Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 5A inserted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), ss. 21, 25(2)
(1)An STB may change its name by a resolution in accordance with this section.
(2)The resolution must be considered at a meeting of the STB that is specially convened for the purpose.
(3)Particulars of the resolution must be included in the notice of the meeting.
(4)The resolution must be passed at the meeting by not less than two-thirds of the members of the STB who vote on it.
(5)An STB which changes it name under this section must—
(a)send notice of the change to the Secretary of State, and
(b)publish the notice in such manner as the Secretary of State may direct.
(6)A change of name under this section does not affect the rights or obligations of the STB or any other person, or render defective any legal proceedings.
(7)Any legal proceedings may be commenced or continued as if there had been no change of name.]