Paragraph 17 I1

in the heading, at the end insert “(locally led)”;

in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “section 104” to “107F” substitute “any of the relevant sections”;

after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)

The “relevant sections” are—

(a)

section 104 (constitution and functions: transport);

(b)

section 105 (constitution and functions: local authority functions generally);

(c)

section 105A (other public authority functions);

(d)

section 106 (changes to boundaries);

(e)

section 107 (dissolution);

(f)

section 107A (power to provide for election of mayor);

(g)

section 107D (functions of mayors: general).”;

in subsection (3), for paragraph (a), substitute—

“(a)

consult any persons that the authority or the authorities consider it appropriate to consult, and”;

in subsection (5), after “an order” insert “under section 104, 105, 105A or 107D”;

after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A)

Before a proposal under this section for the making of an order under section 106 or 107 is submitted to the Secretary of State, the relevant consenting authorities must consent to the submission of the proposal.

(5B)

Before a proposal under this section for the making of an order under section 107A is submitted to the Secretary of State, the constituent councils and the combined authority must consent to the submission of the proposal.”;

in subsection (6), after “(5)” insert “, (5A) or (5B)”;

after subsection (6) insert—

“(6A)

In determining for the purposes of subsection (5) who would have to consent to the making of an order under section 104, 105, 105A or 107D, the consent of an authority is taken to be required even if the requirement for their consent under that section does not apply where a proposal is made under this section.”;

omit subsection (8);

for subsection (9) substitute—

“(9A)

For the meaning of the “relevant consenting authorities” in relation to an order under section 106 or 107 see sections 113ZB and 113ZC.”