The Act Commentary on Sections Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment Section 89 Changes to the function of the Commission
236.This section enables the Secretary of State by order to amend the Commission’s functions. An order can only confer a further function on the Commission if the new function is connected either directly or indirectly to an existing or former function of the Commission. This provides flexibility should other functions arise which are complementary to the Commission’s existing or previous functions. The Commission’s role has changed since its inception (from promoting high standards in design and management of buildings and structures to also working in relation to the design and management of parks and public spaces) and this provision will ensure that similar changes can occur in the future.