Section 136 Inspection of local authorities in EnglandI1
The Chief Inspector may inspect—
the overall performance by any local authority in England of the functions to which this Chapter applies, or
the performance by any such authority of any particular function or functions comprised in the functions to which this Chapter applies.
An inspection under subsection (1) of the performance by an authority of any function must include an inspection of any related activity.
When requested to do so by the Secretary of State, the Chief Inspector must conduct an inspection under this section in relation to the local authority specified in the request.
Such a request may specify particular matters which the Chief Inspector must inspect.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 136 in force at 1.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(u)
Notes on Chapter 4
Textual amendments
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Words in Pt. 8 Ch. 4 heading omitted (18.7.2012) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Annual Review of Local Authorities) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1879), arts. 1, 4(2)
Notes on Inspections ...
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 136 cross-heading omitted (18.7.2012) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Annual Review of Local Authorities) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1879), arts. 1, 4(3)