Section 107 – Direction that a function be performed by the Welsh Ministers or their nominee
499.This section (which is subject to section 104) provides that the Welsh Ministers may give a direction which has the effect that a function, or functions, of a principal council, as specified in the direction, is exercised by the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by the Welsh Ministers.
500.Subsection (3) provides the Welsh Ministers with a power to make regulations to apply or disapply any statutory provisions in relation to functions which are to be exercised by the Welsh Ministers or their nominee as a result of a direction under this section.