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PART VN.I.FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. V (ss. 53 - 89A) applied (with modifications) by S.R 2004/49, art. 3 (as substituted (28.1.2008) by Local Government (Constituting a Joint Committee a Body Corporate) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/505), art. 2(3))
C2Pt. V (ss. 53-89A) applied (with modifications) (20.8.2008) by Local Government (Constituting a Joint Committee a Body Corporate) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/310), art. 3(3)
N.I.Annual budget and financial arrangements
53Annual budget.N.I.
F1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1S. 53 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
54Arrangements for handling receipts and payments.N.I.
F2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2S. 54 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
N.I.Funds
55The district fund.N.I.
F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F3S. 55 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
56Power to establish capital fund and renewal and repairs fund.N.I.
F4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F4S. 56 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
57Capital fund.N.I.
F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F5S. 57 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
58Renewal and repairs fund.N.I.
F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F6S. 58 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
59Proceeds of sale of capital assets.N.I.
F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F7S. 59 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
60Limitation on application of funds.N.I.
F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F8S. 60 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
N.I.Borrowing
61Purposes for which money may be borrowed.N.I.
F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F9S. 61 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
62Modes of borrowing.N.I.
F10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F10S. 62 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
63Security for borrowing.N.I.
F11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F11S. 63 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
64Priority of securities.N.I.
F12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F12S. 64 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
65Repayment of money borrowed.N.I.
F13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F13S. 65 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
66Power to suspend annual provision for repayment of, and to borrow for payment of interest on, certain borrowed money.N.I.
F14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F14S. 66 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
67Application of unexpended portion of borrowed money.N.I.
F15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15S. 67 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
68Power to re-borrow.N.I.
F16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F16S. 68 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
69Lenders relieved from certain inquiries.N.I.
F17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F17S. 69 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
70Securities regulations.N.I.
F18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F18S. 70 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
71Appointment of receiver.N.I.
F19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F19S. 71 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
72Consolidated loans fund.N.I.
F20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F20S. 72 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
73Use of money forming part of capital fund or renewal and repairs fund.N.I.
F21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F21S. 73 repealed (1.4.2012) by Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 10), ss. 46, 47(2), Sch. 2; S.R. 2011/306, art. 2(3)
N.I.Local government auditors
74Local government auditors.N.I.
F22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F22Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
75Audit FeesN.I.
F23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F23Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
N.I.Audit
76Audit of accounts of councils.N.I.
F24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F24Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
77Duties of officers as to audit.N.I.
F25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F25Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
77AConfidentiality of officers' records.N.I.
F26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F26Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
78Production of, and declaration as to, documents.N.I.
F27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F27Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
79Right to objection.N.I.
F28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F28Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
80Auditor's report.N.I.
F29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F29Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
N.I.Surcharge, etc.
81Declaration that item of account is unlawful.N.I.
F30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F30Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
82Recovery of amount not accounted for, etc.N.I.
F31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F31Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
82APower of auditor to issue prohibition order.N.I.
F32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F32Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
82BEffect of and appeals against prohibition orders.N.I.
F33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F33Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
82CSupplementary provisions as to prohibition orders.N.I.
F34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F34Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
82DPower of auditor to apply for judicial review.N.I.
F35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F35Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
N.I.Functions of Ministry as to accounts and audit
87Regulations as to accounts and audit.N.I.
F36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F36Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
88Extraordinary audits and inspections.N.I.
F37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F37Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
S.89 rep. by 1992 NI 6
N.I.[F38Studies for improving economy, etc. of services]
89AStudies for improving economy, etc. of services.N.I.
F39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F39Ss. 74-89A repealed (1.4.2006) by Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1968 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(2), 28(8), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/151, art. 2 (with art. 4)
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