The function of the constituent councils described in section 69 of the 2009 Act (duty to prepare an assessment of economic conditions) is exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area.

The function referred to in paragraph (1) is exercisable concurrently with the constituent councils.

Any requirement in any enactment for a constituent council to exercise such a function may be fulfilled by the exercise of that function by the Combined Authority.

The provision referred to in paragraph (1) applies to the Combined Authority as it applies to a constituent council.

The functions of the constituent councils described in section 17A (sharing of information) of the Crime and Disorder Act 199882 are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area.

The Combined Authority is a relevant authority for the purposes of section 115 (disclosure of information) of the Crime and Disorder Act 199883.

The functions mentioned in paragraph (1) are exercisable concurrently with the constituent councils.