C2C1PART 8London

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CHAPTER 3Greater London Authority governance

I1230Sharing of administrative etc services by London authorities

1

Section 401A of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (sharing of administrative etc services by the Greater London Authority and functional bodies) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1) (definition of “constituent body”)—

a

for “constituent body” substitute “ relevant London authority ”, and

b

at the end of paragraph (b) insert

,

c

the London Pensions Fund Authority,

d

the London Transport Users' Committee,

e

the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and

f

such person or body falling within subsection (1A) as the Secretary of State may specify by order.

3

After that subsection insert—

1A

A person or body falls within this subsection if the person or body exercises functions of a public nature in relation only to—

a

Greater London,

b

a part of Greater London, or

c

a part of England including Greater London or a part of Greater London.

4

In subsection (2) (power of constituent bodies to enter into arrangements for provision of administrative etc services) for “constituent bodies” substitute “ relevant London authorities ”.

5

In subsection (3) (arrangements may include discharge of functions by one constituent body on behalf of another)—

a

for “constituent bodies” substitute “ relevant London authorities ”, and

b

for “constituent body” substitute “ relevant London authority ”.

6

In subsection (4) (power of constituent bodies to form joint committees) for “constituent bodies” substitute “ relevant London authorities ”.

7

In subsection (5) (joint committee to be treated as separate from constituent bodies for purposes of section)—

a

for “constituent body” substitute “ relevant London authority ”, and

b

for “constituent bodies” substitute “ relevant London authorities ”.

8

After subsection (6) insert—

6A

The Secretary of State must consult a person or body before making an order under subsection (1)(f) specifying that person or body.

9

In section 420(8) of that Act (orders subject to annulment) after the entry for section 395 insert “ section 401A(1)(f); ”.