Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 6Mutual assistance etc.

Performance of functions by others

36Arrangements for carrying out of functions by others

(1)

A relevant authority may enter into arrangements with a relevant person for the carrying out by that person of a function conferred on the authority by virtue of any of sections 8 to 11, 13 and 61.

(2)

In subsection (1) “relevant person” means—

(a)

in the case of arrangements in relation to the authority's function of extinguishing fires—

(i)

another relevant authority; or

(ii)

any other person who employs fire-fighters;

(b)

in any other case—

(i)

another relevant authority; or

(ii)

any other person.

(3)

Arrangements under this section may include provision as to the terms (including terms as to payment) on which any function is to be carried out.