# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Section 19: The “general functions” of mayors

Extent: E+W

(1) Section 30 of LURA 2023 (functions of mayors: general) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).
(2) In subsection (2), after “exercisable by the mayor” insert “(whether by virtue of regulations under subsection (1) or otherwise)”.
(3) In subsection (8), for “by virtue of this Act” substitute “(whether by virtue of this Act or otherwise)”.
(4) Section 107D of LDEDCA 2009 (functions of mayors: general) is amended in accordance with subsections (5) and (6).
(5) In subsection (2), after “exercisable by the mayor” insert “(whether by virtue of an order under subsection (1) or otherwise)”.
(6) In subsection (6), for “by virtue of this Act” substitute “(whether by virtue of this Act or otherwise)”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/23/section/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-act-2026/section-19
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