Provisions coming into force on 17th July 2017

2.  The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act is 17th July 2017—

(a)section 8 (combined authority mayors: exercise of fire and rescue functions) in so far as it is not already in force(1);

(b)section 11(1) to (7) and Schedule 3 (inspection of fire and rescue services) in so far as not already in force;

(c)section 12 (fire safety inspections);

(d)section 33(9) (Independent Office for Police Conduct) in so far as is necessary for the purposes of paragraph (e); and

(e)in Schedule 9 (Independent Office for Police Conduct)—

(i)paragraph 1 in so far as is necessary for the purposes of sub-paragraph (ii); and

(ii)paragraph 9 but only for the purpose of making remuneration or other payments to the Director General and non-executive members.