Part 6Economic prosperity boards and combined authorities
Constitution and functions of EPBs
91Exercise of local authority functions
1
The Secretary of State may by order provide for a function of a local authority that is exercisable in relation to an area within an EPB’s area to be exercisable by the EPB in relation to the EPB’s area.
2
The Secretary of State may make an order under this section only if the Secretary of State considers that the function can appropriately be exercised by the EPB.
3
An order under this section may make provision for the function to be exercisable by the EPB either generally or subject to such conditions or limitations as may be specified in the order.
4
An order under this section may make provision—
a
for the function to be exercisable by the EPB instead of by the local authority, or
b
for the function to be exercisable by the EPB concurrently with the local authority.
5
An EPB must perform the functions that are exercisable by the EPB by virtue of this section with a view to promoting the economic development and regeneration of its area.
6
In this section “local authority” means—
a
a county council, or
b
a district council.