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[F1100J Application to new authorities, Common Council, etc.E+W

(1)Except in this section, any reference in this Part to a principal council includes a reference to—

F2(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)a joint authority;

[F3(ba)a joint waste authority;]

[F4(bb)the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority;]

[F5(bc)an economic prosperity board;

(bd)a combined authority;]

[F6(be)Transport for London;]

(c)the Common Council;

[F7(cc)The Broads Authority;]

[F8(cd)a National Park authority;]

(d)a joint board or joint committee falling within subsection (2) below;

F9(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10(eza). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(ea)F11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F12(f)a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.]

[F13(g)the Homes and Communities Agency so far as it is exercising functions conferred on it in relation to a designated area by virtue of a designation order.]

[F14(h)a Mayoral development corporation.]

(2)A joint board or joint committee falls within this subsection if—

(a)it is constituted under any enactment as a body corporate; and

(b)it discharges functions of two or more principal councils;

and for the purposes of this subsection any body falling within paragraph (a), (b) [F15, [F16(ba),](bb)][F17, (bc), (bd)] or (c) of subsection (1) above shall be treated as a principal council.

[F18(2A)In its application by virtue of subsection (1)(g) above in relation to the Homes and Communities Agency, a reference in this Part to the offices of the council (however expressed)—

(a)is to be treated as a reference to such premises located within the designated area as the Homes and Communities Agency considers appropriate, and

(b)in the application of section 100A(6)(a) above to a case where the meeting is to be held at premises other than those mentioned in paragraph (a) above, includes a reference to those other premises.]

(3)In its application by virtue of subsection (1) above in relation to a body falling within paragraph F19. . . , (b), [F20(ba),][F21(bb),][F22(bc), (bd),] [F23(be),] [F24(cc)], [F25(cd)] , (d)F26.... . . [F27, (f) or (h)] of that subsection, section 100A (6)(a) above shall have effect with the insertion after the word “council” of the words “ and, if the meeting is to be held at premises other than those offices, at those premises ”.]

[F28(3YA)In its application by virtue of subsection (1)(be) above in relation to Transport for London, section 100E(3) has effect as if for paragraph (bb) there were substituted—

(bb)a committee of Transport for London (with “committee”, in relation to Transport for London, here having the same meaning as in Schedule 10 to the Greater London Authority Act 1999); or]

[F29(3ZA)In its application by virtue of subsection (1)(g) above in relation to the Homes and Communities Agency, section 100E above shall have effect as if—

(a)in subsection (2), paragraph (c) was omitted, and

(b)in subsection (3), for paragraphs (a) to (c) there were substituted—

(a)a committee established under paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 1 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 for the purpose of exercising functions conferred on the Homes and Communities Agency in relation to a designated area by virtue of a designation order; or

(b)a sub-committee of such a committee established under paragraph 6(2) of that Schedule to that Act for that purpose.

[F30(3ZAA)In its application by virtue of subsection (1)(h) above in relation to a Mayoral development corporation, section 100E(3) has effect as if for paragraphs (a) to (c) there were substituted—

(a)a committee which is established under Schedule 21 to the Localism Act 2011 by a principal council, or

(b)a sub-committee established under that Schedule by a committee within paragraph (a).]

(3ZB)In its application by virtue of subsection (1)(g) above in relation to the Homes and Communities Agency, section 100G(1) above shall have effect as if paragraph (a) was omitted.]

(3A)F31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)In its application by virtue of subsection (1) above, section 100G(1)(a) above shall have effect—

(a)in relation to a joint authority [F32, a joint waste authority][F33, an economic prosperity board, [F34or] a combined authority] F35... [F36. . . , with the substitution for the words [F37 after “together with”] of the words [F38the]name or description of the body [F39or other person that] appointed him ”; and

[F40(aa)in relation to the Broads Authority or its Navigation Committee [F41or any National Park authority], with the substitution for the words [F42 after “together with”] of the words [F43the]name of the [F44person who] appointed him ”; and]

(b)in relation to [F45a Mayoral development corporation, or] joint board or joint committee falling within subsection (2) above, with the omission of the words [F46 after “for the time being”]; and

(c)in relation to a [F47fire and rescue authority falling within subsection (1)(f) above], with the substitution for the words [F48, in the case of a councillor, the]“ward or division” of the words [F49the]constituent area ”.

[F50(4A)In its application by virtue of subsection (1)(bb) above in relation to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, section 100G(1)(a) shall have effect with the substitution for the words [F51together with, in the case of a councillor,]“the ward or division which he represents” of the words [F52and]whether he is an Assembly representative or a borough representative, and—

(i)if he is an Assembly representative, whether he is a London member or a constituency member and, if a constituency member, the Assembly constituency for which he is a member; or

(ii)if he is a borough representative, the council of which he is a member (whether a London borough council or the Common Council).]

[F53(4AA)In its application by virtue of subsection (1)(be) above in relation to Transport for London, section 100G shall have effect—

(a)with the substitution for subsection (1)(a) and (b) of—

(a)the name of every member of the council for the time being; and

(b)the name of every member of each committee or sub-committee of the council for the time being., and

(b)with the insertion in subsection (2)(b) after “exercisable” of “, but not an officer by whom such a power is exercisable at least partly as a result of sub-delegation by any officer”.]

[F54(4B)In this section “designated area” and “designation order” have the same meanings as in Part 1 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.]

(5)F55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F2Words repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40 SIF 41:1),ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237(2), Sch. 13 Pt. I

F3S. 100J(1)(ba) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 209, 245, Sch. 13 para. 8(a); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(o)(p)

F4S. 100J(1)(bb) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 331(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1094, art. 4(d)

F6S. 100J(1)(be) inserted (3.5.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 231(3), 240(2); S.I. 2012/1008, art. 3(d) (with arts. 7, 9-11)

F8S. 100J(1)(cd) inserted (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 63(5), 125(2), Sch. 7 para. 12(2)(a) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch, 8 para. 7)

F11S. 100J(1)(ea) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 128, 137, 138(2), Sch 6 para. 26(a), Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(k)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

F12S. 100J(1)(f) substituted (1.10.2004 for E. and 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), ss. 53, 61, Sch. 1 para. 39(2); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2(2) (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

F13S. 100J(1)(g) inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 15(2); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

F14S. 100J(1)(h) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 3(2)

F15Words in s. 100J(2) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 331(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1094, art. 4(d)

F16Word in s. 100J(2) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 209, 245, Sch. 13 para. 8(b); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(o)(p)

F18S. 100J(2A) inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 15(3); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

F19Reference to paragraph (a) repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1) ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237(2), Sch. 13 Pt. I

F20Word in s. 100J(3) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 209, 245, Sch. 13 para. 8(c); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(o)(p)

F21Words in s. 100J(3) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 331(4) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1094, art. 4(d)

F23Word in s. 100J(3) inserted (3.5.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 231(4), 240(2); S.I. 2012/1008, art. 3(d) (with arts. 7, 9-11)

F25Words in s. 100J(3) inserted (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 63(5), 125(2), Sch. 7 para. 12(2)(b) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)

F27Words in s. 100J(3) substituted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 3(3)

F28S. 100J(3YA) inserted (3.5.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 231(5), 240(2); S.I. 2012/1008, art. 3(d) (with arts. 7, 9-11)

F29S. 100J(3ZA)(3ZB) inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 15(4); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

F30S. 100J(3ZAA) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 3(4)

F31S. 100J(3A) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 128, 137, 138(2), Sch 6 para. 26(c), Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(k)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

F32Words in s. 100J(4)(a) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 209, 245, Sch. 13 para. 8(d); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(o)(p)

F36Words in s. 100J(4)(a) substituted (1.10.1994 for specified purposes otherwise 1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 29, s. 43, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 9(3)(a); S.I. 1994/2025, art. 6; S.I. 1994/3236, art. 4, Sch.

F37Words in s. 100J(4)(a) substituted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(2)(a)

F38Word in s. 100J(4)(a) inserted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(2)(b)

F39Words in s. 100J(4)(a) substituted (1.10.1994 for specified purposes otherwise 1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 29, s. 43, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 9(3)(b); S.I. 1994/2025, art. 6; S.I. 1994/3236, art. 4, Sch.

F41Words in s. 100J(4)(aa) inserted (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 63(5), 125(2), Sch. 7 para. 12(2)(c)(i) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)

F42Words in s. 100J(4)(aa) substituted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(a)

F43Words in s. 100J(4)(aa) inserted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(b)

F44Words in s. 100J(4)(aa) substituted (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 63(5), 125(2), Sch. 7 para. 12(2)(c)(ii) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)

F45Words in s. 100J(4)(b) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 3(5)

F46Words in s. 100J(4)(b) substituted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(4)

F47Words in s. 100J(4)(c) substituted (1.10.2004 for E. and 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), ss. 53, 61, Sch. 1 para. 39(3); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2(2) (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

F48Words in s. 100J(4)(c) inserted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(5)(a)

F49Word in s. 100J(4)(c) inserted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(5)(b)

F50S. 100J(4A) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 331(5) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1094, art. 4(d)

F51Words in s. 100J(4A) inserted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(6)(a)

F52Word in s. 100J(4A) inserted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 74, 245, Sch. 3 para. 8(6)(b)

F53S. 100J(4AA) inserted (3.5.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 231(6), 240(2); S.I. 2012/1008, art. 3(d) (with arts. 7, 9-11)

F54S. 100J(4B) inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 56, 325, Sch. 8 para. 15(5); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w) (with savings and transitional provisions in arts. 6-13)

F55S. 100J(5) repealed (1.10.2004 for E. and 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), ss. 53, 54, 61, Sch. 1 para. 39(4), Sch. 2; S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2(2) (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 100J(1)(b) amended by S.I. 1985/1884, art. 10, Sch. 3 para. 1(h)

C2S. 100J(1)(b) modified by S.I. 1987/2110, art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 3(h)

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