Part 1The Marine Management Organisation
Chapter 3Agreements involving the MMO for the exercise of functions
Powers to enter into agreements
I115Agreements between the MMO and eligible bodies
1
The MMO may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, enter into an agreement with an eligible body authorising the eligible body to perform any function of the MMO—
a
either in relation to the UK marine area or in relation to specified parts of that area;
b
subject to paragraph (a), either generally or in specified cases.
“Specified” means specified in the agreement.
2
For the purposes of this Chapter, any reference to a function of the MMO includes a reference to a function exercisable by a person authorised, appointed or employed by the MMO.
3
The Secretary of State's approval may be given—
a
in relation to a particular agreement or in relation to a description of agreements;
b
unconditionally or subject to conditions specified in the approval.
4
Subject to subsection (6), the Secretary of State—
a
must review an agreement under this section no later than the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the date on which the agreement was entered into or was last reviewed by the Secretary of State, and
b
if it appears appropriate to do so in the light of the review, may cancel the agreement.
5
Subject to subsection (6), an agreement under this section may not be varied except—
a
by agreement between the MMO and the eligible body, and
b
with the approval of the Secretary of State.
6
An approval given under subsection (1) may provide that subsection (4) or (5) does not apply (or that both of them do not apply).
7
This section is subject to sections 17 and 18 (non-delegable functions and maximum duration of agreement).