PART 4LOCAL AUTHORITY EXECUTIVES, MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

Executives of principal councils

59I1Content of, and duty to have regard to, guidance under section 38 of the 2000 Act

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Section 38 of the 2000 Act (guidance) is amended as follows.

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In subsection (1), after “local authority” insert “ , an elected mayor or an executive leader ”.

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After subsection (1) insert—

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The guidance may, among other things, include provision designed to encourage good practice in relation to equality and diversity (within the meaning of section 8(2) of the Equality Act 2006).