Part 2Welsh Assembly Government
“Inclusive” approach to exercise of functions
72Partnership Council
1
The Welsh Ministers must establish and maintain a body to be known as the Partnership Council for Wales or Cyngor Partneriaeth Cymru (“the Partnership Council”).
2
The Partnership Council is to consist of members appointed by the Welsh Ministers from among—
a
the Welsh Ministers,
b
the Deputy Welsh Ministers, and
c
the members of local authorities in Wales.
3
Before appointing members of the Partnership Council under subsection (2)(c), the Welsh Ministers must consult such associations of local authorities in Wales as they consider appropriate.
4
The Partnership Council may—
a
give advice to the Welsh Ministers about matters affecting the exercise of any of their functions,
b
make representations to the Welsh Ministers about any matters affecting, or of concern to, those involved in local government in Wales, and
c
give advice to those involved in local government in Wales.
5
For the purposes of this section the following are local authorities in Wales—
a
county councils, county borough councils and community councils in Wales,
b
National Park authorities for National Parks in Wales,
c
police authorities for police areas in Wales,
d
fire and rescue authorities for areas in Wales, and
e
authorities of any description specified for the purposes of this paragraph by order made by the Welsh Ministers.
6
No order may be made under subsection (5)(e) unless the Welsh Ministers have consulted the Partnership Council.
7
A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (5)(e) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Assembly.