Education Act 1997

13(1)The Authority may authorise the chairman, the deputy chairman, the chief officer or any committee established under paragraph 12 to carry out such of the Authority’s functions as the Authority may determine.

(2)The Secretary of State may authorise any committee established under paragraph 12(1)(b) to carry out such of the Authority’s functions as are specified in the direction given under that provision.

(3)Sub-paragraph (1) has effect without prejudice to any power to authorise an employee of the Authority to carry out any of the Authority’s activities on behalf of the Authority.