3(1)This paragraph sets out for the purposes of this Part what is the “relevant authority” for a given coroner area.
(2)In the case of a coroner area consisting of the area of a single local authority, that authority is the relevant authority for the coroner area.
(3)In the case of a coroner area consisting of the areas of two or more local authorities, the relevant authority for the coroner area is—
(a)whichever one of those authorities they jointly nominate;
(b)if they cannot agree on a nomination, whichever one of them the Lord Chancellor determines.
(4)Before making a determination under sub-paragraph (3)(b) the Lord Chancellor must consult—
(a)the Secretary of State, in a case involving local authorities in England;
(b)the Welsh Ministers, in a case involving local authorities in Wales.
(5)This paragraph has effect subject to paragraph 2 of Schedule 22.