Section 3 Single foundation strategic authoritiesI1I2
England and Wales
(1)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations, designate a unitary district council or a county council as a single foundation strategic authority.
(2)
The Secretary of State may not designate a council if the council’s area is within, or is, the area of another strategic authority.
(3)
The Secretary of State may not designate a council unless the council consents to the designation.
(4)
Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
(5)
In this Act, see Schedule 27 for powers for the Secretary of State to confer functions on single foundation strategic authorities.