(1)
A local authority may delegate the exercise of functions, powers, or duties conferred by this Act on the local authority to—
its chief executive officer; or
any other specified officer of the local authority.
(2)
A local authority must not delegate—
the power to delegate; or
a function, power, or duty conferred by subpart 2 of Part 1 or subpart 1 of Part 5.
Section 132(1)(a): amended, on 7 July 2004, by section 9 of the Local Government (Rating) Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 66).