16(1)The Secretary of State may by order provide that two or more councils may by agreement establish a single DPP for their districts.
(2)An order under this paragraph may—
(a)provide for Part IV and this Schedule to have effect in relation to—
(i)the councils in question and their districts, and
(ii)any DPP established by virtue of this paragraph,
with such modifications as the Secretary of State thinks necessary or expedient;
(b)make such other provision as the Secretary of State thinks necessary or expedient for the proper functioning of any such DPP.
(3)Before making an order under this paragraph, the Secretary of State shall consult—
(a)the Board; and
(b)any council affected by the order.