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Delegation of functionsE+W
21(1)The functions of a local authority under the following provisions of this Part are by virtue of this sub-paragraph delegated to the licensing committee of the authority established under section 6 of the Licensing Act 2003 (c.17)—E+W
(a)section 65(2) and 66(3) (including as applied by virtue of section 67 and paragraph 13(1)), in a case where representations are made under paragraph 15;
(b)section 68, in a case where representations are made under paragraph 15;
(c)paragraph 15(8);
(d)paragraphs 16 and 17.
(2)The following provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 (c.17) are to apply in relation to a function of an authority delegated to a licensing committee by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) as they apply in relation to a function delegated under that Act, and as if references in them to a licensing authority were to the authority concerned—
(a)section 7(9) (referral back to authority), and
(b)section 10 (sub-delegation).
(3)In the application of section 10(4) of that Act by virtue of sub-paragraph (2), for the list of functions in that section there is substituted the list of functions at sub-paragraph (1)(a) to (d).
(4)Regulations may make provision about the procedures applicable to licensing committees and their sub-committees for the purpose of the exercise of functions under or by virtue of this Part, including (among other things) provision as to—
(a)validity and quorum;
(b)public access;
(c)publicity;
(d)records.
(5)Subject to any provision made under the regulations, each licensing committee may, for the purposes of the exercise of the functions referred to in sub-paragraph (4), regulate its own procedure and that of its sub-committees.