- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority (Combination Scheme) Order 2006 and shall come into force in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) This article and article 2 shall come into force on 20th November 2006.
(3) Article 3 shall come into force on 1st April 2007.
2. The scheme set out in the Schedule to this Order, which shall be known as the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority Combination Scheme, shall have effect.
3.—(1) The Devon Fire Services (Combination Scheme) Order 1997 is revoked.
(2) The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority shall have power to do anything necessary for the purpose of winding-up the affairs of Devon Fire Authority.
(3) For the purpose mentioned in paragraph (2) any function which would have been exercisable by Devon Fire Authority on or after 1st April 2007 but for the revocation effected by paragraph (1) may be exercised by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Phil Woolas
Minister of State
Department for Communities and Local Government
16th October 2006
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: