SCHEDULE 3PUBLIC SERVICES BOARDS: FURTHER PROVISION

Terms of reference

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1

At the first meeting, a public services board must agree its terms of reference.

2

The terms of reference must include—

a

the procedure to be followed at subsequent meetings insofar as not specified in this Act;

b

the proposed schedule of subsequent meetings;

c

the procedure for inviting persons to participate under section 30 insofar as not specified in this Act;

d

proposals relating to the manner in which the board intends to involve invited participants and its other partners;

e

proposals for involving persons who, in the opinion of the board, are interested in the improvement of the area's economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being (in addition to consulting such persons in accordance with sections 38(1)(k) and 43(1)(k));

f

proposals for the establishment of one or more sub-groups including details of the functions to be exercised by any sub-group on behalf of the board (but see paragraph 6);

g

the procedure for resolving a disagreement between members relating to the exercise of the board's functions;

h

any other terms relating to the operation of the board that the members consider appropriate.

3

A public services board—

a

must review its terms of reference at each meeting held under paragraph 3(1), and

b

may review them at any other meeting.

4

Following a review, a public services board may amend its terms of reference.