Localism Bill

94: After Clause 174, insert the following new Clause— ““Establishment of London Housing and Regeneration Board (1) The authority must establish a London Housing and Regeneration Board (““the Board““). (2) The Board is to consist of such numbers (being not less than six) as the authority may from time to time appoint. (3) The authority must appoint one of the members as the chair of the Board. (4) In appointing a person to be a member the authority— (a) must have regard to the desirability of appointing a person who has experience of, and shown some capacity in, a matter relevant to the exercise of the functions set out in this Chapter, (b) must be satisfied that the person will have no financial or other interest likely to affect prejudicially the exercise of the person’s functions as a member, and (c) must ensure that an appropriate number of members on the Board are appointed representatives of London boroughs. (5) In exercising its housing and regeneration functions and powers subsequent to the enactment of this Chapter, the authority must consult and obtain agreement from the Board.””