# The Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016, Introduction: Introductory text


Order laid before the Assembly under Article 8(4) of the Departments (Northern Ireland) Order 1999, and subject to affirmative resolution procedure of the Assembly
Northern Ireland Departments
Made 25th February 2016
Coming into operation in accordance with Article 1
The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 8 of the Departments (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 , make the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/76/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/departments-transfer-of-functions-order-northern-ireland-2016/introduction
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