The Contracting Out (Functions of Local Authorities: Income-Related Benefits) Order 2002
This Order provides that, with specified exceptions, functions of a local authority exercisable under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (“the Administration Act”) section 34 of the Social Security Act 1998 and the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 and Regulations and Orders made thereunder, in relation to council tax benefit, discretionary housing payments and housing benefit may be exercised by such persons as the authority may authorise to do so.