Part IVTransport

Chapter IITransport for London

Establishment and control

155Directions etc by the Mayor

1

The Mayor may issue to Transport for London—

a

guidance as to the manner in which it is to exercise its functions,

b

general directions as to the manner in which it is to exercise its functions, or

c

specific directions as to the exercise of its functions.

2

Directions issued by the Mayor under subsection (1)(c) above may include a direction not to exercise a power specified in the direction.

3

The guidance or directions which may be issued by the Mayor under subsection (1) above may include in particular guidance or directions as to the manner in which Transport for London—

a

is to perform any of its duties, or

b

is to conduct any legal proceedings.

4

Any guidance or directions issued under subsection (1) must be issued in writing and notified to such officer of Transport for London as it may from time to time nominate to the Mayor for the purpose.