Powers of Local Authorities
Although local authorities acquired few new powers or duties, the Act did include a few innovations:
- One section dealt with custody of records, and led to the establishment of county record offices
- It became easier for local authorities to form joint committees where they had a common interest
- A council could acquire land outside of its area in order to perform its functions
- County councils could agree to exchange areas of land to form more efficient boundaries
- Rural and urban district councils, previously elected annually by thirds, could opt for elections of the whole council, triennially.
Read more about this topic: Local Government Act 1933
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