Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007

203 Politically restricted posts: consequential amendments E+W

(1) In section 2 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42) (politically restricted posts)—

(a) in subsections (1)(g) and (2) after “section 3” insert “ or 3A ”;

(b) in subsection (5) after “local authority” insert “ in Scotland and Wales ”;

(c) after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) It shall be the duty of every local authority in England in performing their duties under this section to have regard to such general advice as may be given by virtue of section 3B below by the Secretary of State.”

(2) In Schedule 7 to the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) (national park authorities), in paragraph 7(4) for “3” substitute “ 3A ”.

(3) In the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29) —

(a) in section 61(2)(a) (power to require attendance at Assembly meetings) for “to 3” substitute “ , 2 and 3A ”;

(b) in section 68(1)(b) (disqualification and political restriction) for “and 3” substitute “ and 3A ”;

(c) in section 70(7) (terms and conditions of employment) for “and 3” substitute “ and 3A ”.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 203 in force at 1.4.2008 by S.I. 2008/172, art. 4(m)