# The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017, Article 12: General functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor


(1) The function of the Combined Authority corresponding to the function in section 31 of the 2003 Act (power to pay grant) is a general function exercisable only by the Mayor.
(2) For the purposes of the exercise of the general function mentioned in paragraph (1)—
(a) the Mayor must consult the Combined Authority before exercising the function; and
(b) members and officers may assist the Mayor in the exercise of the function.
(3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Mayor may do anything that the Combined Authority may do under Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the 2011 Act (general powers of authorities).
(4) Any exercise by the Mayor of the general power conferred by paragraph (3) which involves the transfer of property, rights and liabilities of the Combined Authority to or from any of the constituent authorities requires the consent of—
(a) all members of the Combined Authority appointed by the constituent councils, or
(b) substitute members acting in place of those members.
(5) Any exercise by the Mayor of the general power conferred by paragraph (3) which involves the preparation and publication of a document including a statement formulating the Mayor’s strategy for spatial development in the Area requires the consent of—
(a) all members of the Combined Authority appointed by the constituent councils, or
(b) substitute members acting in place of those members.
(6) For the purpose of paragraphs (4) and (5), the consent must be given at a meeting of the Combined Authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2017/9780111153291/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-cambridgeshire-and-peterborough-combined-authority-order-2017/article-12
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