Local Government Act 1999

4 Performance indicators and standards. E+W

(1) The [F1 Welsh Ministers] may by order specify—

(a) factors (“performance indicators”) by reference to which a [F2 Welsh best value authority's] performance in exercising functions can be measured;

(b) standards (“performance standards”) to be met by [F3 Welsh best value authorities] in relation to performance indicators specified under paragraph (a).

(2) An order may specify different performance indicators or standards—

(a) for different functions;

(b) for different authorities[F4 or descriptions of authority];

(c) to apply at different times.

(3) Before specifying performance indicators or standards the [F5 Welsh Ministers] shall consult—

(a) persons appearing to [F6 them] to represent the [F7 Welsh best value authorities] concerned, and

(b) such other persons (if any) as [F8 they think] fit.

(4) In specifying performance indicators and standards, and in deciding whether to do so, the [F9 Welsh Ministers]—

(a) shall aim to promote improvement of the way in which the functions of [F10 Welsh best value authorities] are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness, and

(b) shall have regard to any recommendations made to [F11 them] by the [F12 Auditor General for Wales].

(5) In exercising a function a [F13 Welsh best value authority] must meet any applicable performance standard specified under subsection (1)(b).

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Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(2); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F2 Words in s. 4(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(a), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F3 Words in s. 4(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(b), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F4 Words in s. 4(2)(b) inserted (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(6), Sch. 3 para. 5; S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F5 Words in s. 4(3) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(2); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F6 Word in s. 4(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(3)(a); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F7 Words in s. 4(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(b), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F8 Words in s. 4(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(3)(b); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F9 Words in s. 4(4) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(2); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F10 Words in s. 4(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(b), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F11 Word in s. 4(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(4)(a); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F12 Words in s. 4(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(4)(b); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F13 Words in s. 4(5) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(c), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F14 S. 4(6) repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(5), Sch. 18 Pt. 8; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)(i)(v)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 4 wholly in force at 1.4.2000; s. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 27; s. 4(3)(4) in force (E.) at 10.8.1999 and (W.) for certain purposes at 10.8.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 2(2), Sch. 1; s. 4(1)(2) in force (E.) at 27.9.1999 and (W.) for certain purposes at 27.9.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; s. 4(1)-(4) in force (W.) at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 2; s. 4(5) in force (E.) at 1.4.2000 and (W.) for certain purposes at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 4(2), Sch. 3; s. 4(5) in force (W.) at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 3