Section 86 Delegation of functions of the Secretary of StateI1I2
The Secretary of State may, to any extent, by order delegate to an ITA or an eligible local transport authority any function of the Secretary of State—
which does not consist of a power to make regulations or other instruments of a legislative character or a power to fix fees or charges, and
which the Secretary of State considers can appropriately be exercised by the ITA or eligible local transport authority.
A delegation by virtue of this section may be made subject to conditions.
“Eligible local transport authority” means an authority which has been designated as a local transport authority by an order under section 90 or 91F1of this Act or section 106 or 107 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 86(3) inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 124; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)
Commencement
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S. 86 partly in force; s. 86 in force at Royal Assent for certain purposes see s. 134
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S. 86 in force at 9.2.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1