The Mayor’s first draft
2(1)The Mayor shall prepare a draft of his proposals for the substitute calculations (“the first draft”).
(2)Before finally determining the contents of the first draft, the Mayor shall consult—
(a)the Assembly; and
(b)each of the functional bodies affected by the proposals.
(3)The Mayor shall—
(a)lay the first draft before the Assembly in accordance with standing orders of the Authority; and
(b)publish it in such manner as he may determine.