Greater London Authority Act 1999 — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Greater London Authority Act 1999

This provision sets up the Greater London Authority, says what it is made of, gives it broad powers for its purposes, and sets rules for salaries, allowances, declarations of office, and vacancy consequences.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
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Language
en
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About this statute

This provision sets up the Greater London Authority, says what it is made of, gives it broad powers for its purposes, and sets rules for salaries, allowances, declarations of office, and vacancy consequences. The Authority and the Mayor must follow a set of decision rules when exercising the section 30 power, including regard to health, inequality, sustainable development, and climate change, and the Secretary of State may issue guidance. This provision sets rules for Assembly meetings, voting, committee arrangements, minutes, annual reporting, staff-related duties, and powers to require evidence and documents. This provision gives the Greater London Authority special treatment for certain local government rules, lets it promote or oppose local Bills, and sets out related byelaw, consultation, finance, and council tax calculation rules. The provision updates related finance, reporting, and transport rules for the Greater London Authority, including information duties, budget planning, accounts, and transport planning powers.