Arrangements by Regional Authorities for exercise of functions
9. Subject to any directions which may be given by the Secretary of State as to its exercise, any function exercisable by a Regional Authority pursuant to a direction given under section 13 of the Act may by arrangement with that Authority be exercised on its behalf by –
(a)another Regional Authority;
(b)a committee or sub-committee of another Regional Authority;
(c)another body of which the members consist only of that and other Regional Authorities; or
(d)an officer of another Regional Authority or of such other body.