60 Powers of Secretary of State to secure proper performance of [local authority's] functions

[Local authorities]

60  Powers of Secretary of State to secure proper performance of [local authority's] functions

(1)     Section 497A of the Education Act 1996 (c 56) (power to secure proper performance of functions of [local authority]) is amended as follows.

(2)     For subsection (1) there is substituted—

“(1)     This section applies to a [local authority's] functions under this Act and to other functions (of whatever nature) which are conferred on them in their capacity as a [local authority].”.

(3)     In subsection (2), for “(3) or (4)” there is substituted “(4), (4A) or (4B)”.

(4)     After subsection (2) there is inserted—

“(2A)     The Secretary of State may also exercise his powers under subsection (4), (4A) or (4B) where—

(a)     he has given a previous direction under subsection (4), (4A) or (4B) in relation

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