(1)There shall be a body corporate to be known as the Valuation Tribunal Service (referred to in this section, section 106 and Schedules 4 and 5 as “the Service”).
(2)The Service shall have the following functions in relation to [F1the Valuation Tribunal for England (referred to in this section and Schedule 4 as “the Tribunal”)]—
(a)providing, or arranging for the provision of, the services required for the operation of [F2the Tribunal], in particular—
(i)accommodation,
(ii)staff (including [F3the clerk of the Tribunal]),
(iii)information technology,
(iv)equipment, and
(v)training for members and staff of [F4the Tribunal (including the clerk of the Tribunal)];
[F5(aa)making payments in accordance with paragraph A14 [F6or A18A(8)] of Schedule 11 to the Local Government Finance Act 1988;]
(b)giving general advice about procedure in relation to proceedings before [F7the Tribunal].
(3)The Service shall provide the Secretary of State with such information, advice and assistance as he may require.
(4)The Service may do anything which it considers is calculated to facilitate, or is conducive or incidental to, the carrying-out of its functions.
(5)The Service shall carry out its functions with respect to [F8the Tribunal] in the manner which it considers best calculated to secure [F9its] efficient and independent operation.
(6)The Service shall, in relation to its functions with respect to [F10the Tribunal], consult [F11the President of the Tribunal] about the carrying-out of its functions.
(7)The Secretary of State may—
(a)after consultation with the Service, give directions to it for the purpose of securing the effective carrying-out of its functions, and
(b)issue guidance to the Service about the carrying-out of its functions.
(8)The Service shall, in carrying out its functions—
(a)comply with any directions under subsection (7)(a), and
(b)have regard to any guidance under subsection (7)(b).
(9)Schedule 4 (which makes further provision about the Service) has effect.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 105(2) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(2)(a); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
F2Words in s. 105(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(2)(b); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
F3Words in s. 105(2)(a)(ii) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(2)(c); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
F4Words in s. 105(2)(a)(v) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(2)(d); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
F5S. 105(2)(aa) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(2)(e); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(aa)
F6Words in s. 105(2)(aa) inserted (31.10.2012) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 4 para. 10
F7Words in s. 105(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(2)(f); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
F8Words in s. 105(5) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(3)(a); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
F9Word in s. 105(5) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(3)(b); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
F10Words in s. 105(6) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(4)(a); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
F11Words in s. 105(6) substituted (1.10.2009) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 16 para. 11(4)(b); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 6(d)(ii)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 105(2) modified (temp.) (27.3.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (Commencement No.5 and Transitional, Saving and Transitory Provision) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/917), art. 7(2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 105(1)-(8) in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2003/2938, art. 6(a) (with art. 8, Sch.)
I2S. 105(9) in force at 18.11.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/2938, art. 2(c) (with art. 8, Sch.)
I3S. 105(9) in force at 1.4.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/2938, art. 6(a) (with art. 8, Sch.)