Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 CHAPTER 16 CONTENTS PART 1 NATURAL ENGLAND AND THE COMMISSION FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES CHAPTER 1 NATURAL ENGLAND Constitution and general purpose 1 Constitution 2 General purpose Advisory functions 3 Review and research 4 Advice General implementation powers 5 Carrying out proposals etc. 6 Financial and other assistance 7 Management agreements 8 Experimental schemes Other functions 9 Information services etc. 10 Consultancy services and training 11 Power to charge for services and licences Natural Environment and ii Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16) 12 Power to bring criminal proceedings 13 Incidental powers Powers of Secretary of State 14 Grants 15 Guidance 16 Directions CHAPTER 2 COMMISSION FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES The Commission and its general purpose 17 Commission for Rural Communities 18 Commission’s general purpose Functions 19 Representation, advice and monitoring 20 Research 21 Information services etc. 22 Power to charge for servi...