Article 3 Revocation and transitional provision

The Devon Fire Services (Combination Scheme) Order 1997 is revoked.

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority shall have power to do anything necessary for the purpose of winding-up the affairs of Devon Fire Authority.

For the purpose mentioned in paragraph (2) any function which would have been exercisable by Devon Fire Authority on or after 1st April 2007 but for the revocation effected by paragraph (1) may be exercised by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority.