Section 14: Powers relating to other bodies
47.Section 14 confers order-making powers on the Welsh Ministers in relation to other specified bodies.
48.Subsection (1) confers a power to abolish the bodies specified in that subsection. Subsection (2) provides power allowing the transfer of functions from such bodies, in the event of their abolition, to the Welsh Ministers or any other person exercising Welsh devolved functions.
49.Subsection (3) confers a power by order to modify the funding arrangements of drinking water inspectors appointed by the Welsh Ministers. This includes provision to make alterations to the funding inspectors receive from the Welsh Ministers (subsection (4)).
50.Subsection (5) confers order-making powers on the Welsh Ministers to modify the constitutional arrangements or functions of internal drainage boards for areas wholly or mainly in Wales, or to transfer those boards’ functions to any of the persons listed. Subsection (7) provides that prior to making an order in relation to a board which is for an area in England as well as Wales, the Welsh Ministers must consult the Secretary of State.
