Section 107DA Procedure for direct conferral of general functions on mayorF1F2
This section applies in relation to an order which is made under sections 105A and 107D in relation to an existing mayoral combined authority and provides for a function—
to be a function of the combined authority, and
to be a function exercisable only by the mayor.
The Secretary of State may make the order only if a request for the making of the order has been made to the Secretary of State by the mayor.
Before submitting a request under this section, the mayor must consult the constituent councils.
A request under this section must contain—
a statement by the mayor that all of the constituent councils agree to the making of the order, or
if the mayor is unable to make that statement, the reasons why the mayor considers the order should be made even though not all of the constituent councils agree to it being made.
F3In this section “constituent council” means—
a county council the whole or any part of whose area is within the area of the combined authority, or
a district council whose area is within the area of the combined authority.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Ss. 107D-107F inserted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), ss. 4(1), 25(2)
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S. 107DA inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 61(5), 255(2)(f) (with s. 247)
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S. 107DA(5) omitted (29.4.2026 except so far as it relates to Sch. 1 paras. 18, 39) by virtue of English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 1 para. 13 (with s. 102)
Notes on Chapter 2
Textual amendments
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Pt. 6 Ch. 2 heading inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), ss. 15(2)(b), 108(1)(3) (with s. 102)
Notes on Mayors for combined authority areas
Textual amendments
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Ss. 107A, 107B and cross-heading inserted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), ss. 2(1), 25(2)