Section 31 – Terms of appointment and powers of interim manager
81.Section 31 sets out the terms of appointment of an interim manager with the powers of the interim manager set out under subsection (2)(a) and (b). Under subsections (3) and (4) a local authority may give general or specific directions to the interim manager and may withdraw or amend directions given. Under subsection (5), the remuneration and expenses of an interim manager may be deducted from any income the site licence holder is entitled to receive and if that income is insufficient any balance must be paid by the local authority. If the local authority pays any amount under subsection (5), it may recover them from the licence holder.