Housing Act 1996

46 Appointment of manager to implement agreed proposals.E+W

(1)Where proposals agreed as mentioned in section 45 so provide, [F1the Welsh Ministers] may by order F2. . . appoint a manager to implement the proposals or such of them as are specified in the order.

(2)If the landlord is a registered charity, [F1the Welsh Ministers] shall give notice to the [F3Charity Commission] of the appointment.

(3)Where proposals make provision for the appointment of a manager, they shall also provide for the payment of his reasonable remuneration and expenses.

(4)The [F4Relevant Authority] may give the manager directions in relation to the carrying out of his functions.

[F5(4A)The Welsh Ministers may amend or revoke any directions given by them.]

(5)The manager may apply to the High Court for directions in relation to any particular matter arising in connection with the carrying out of his functions.

A direction of the court supersedes any direction of [F1the Welsh Ministers] in respect of the same matter.

(6)If a vacancy occurs by death, resignation or otherwise in the office of manager, [F1the Welsh Ministers] may by further order F2. . . fill the vacancy.

[F6(7)An order under this section—

(a)if made by the Housing Corporation, shall be made under its seal, and

(b)[F7An order made by] the [F8Welsh Ministers] , [F9under this section] shall be made in writing.]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F2Words in s. 46(1)(6) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 88(2), Sch. 18 Pt.VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F3Words in s. 46(2) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 189; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

F4Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F6S. 46(7) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 88(3) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F8Words in s. 46(7)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)