Part 1The Local Better Regulation Office

General functions of LBRO

5Objective relating to general functions

(1)

F1In exercising their functions under sections 6 to 10 the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers have the objective of securing that local authorities in England and Wales exercise their relevant functions—

(a)

effectively,

(b)

in a way which does not give rise to unnecessary burdens, and

(c)

in a way which conforms with the principles in subsection (2).

(2)

Those principles are that—

(a)

regulatory activities should be carried out in a way which is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent;

(b)

regulatory activities should be targeted only at cases in which action is needed.