Part 1

The Local Better Regulation Office

General functions of LBRO

Objective relating to general functions
5
1
In 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.
Words in s. 5(1) substituted (2.2.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 1(2), 2, 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 3 (with Sch. 2)
Pt. 1: transfer of functions (1.4.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 2, 4(1)(a), Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2)