Section 5 Objective relating to general functions

United Kingdom

(1)

F1In exercising their functions under sections 6 to 10 the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers have the objective of securing that local authorities in England and Wales exercise their relevant functions—

(a)

effectively,

(b)

in a way which does not give rise to unnecessary burdens, and

(c)

in a way which conforms with the principles in subsection (2).

(2)

Those principles are that—

(a)

regulatory activities should be carried out in a way which is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent;

(b)

regulatory activities should be targeted only at cases in which action is needed.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 5(1) substituted (2.2.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 1(2), 2, 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 3 (with Sch. 2)

Notes on Part 1

Modifications

C1: Pt. 1: transfer of functions (1.4.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 2, 4(1)(a), Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2)