Powers and duties of the board
11.—(1) The whole functions of the constituent authorities relating to police are hereby delegated to the board on and after the appointed day except—
(a)the power to levy a rate, or council tax; and
(b)their functions under section 19 of the Act(1).
(2) The board shall have power to hold land and to borrow money.
(1)
Section 19 was amended by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), Schedule 29.