(1)The appropriate person may pay any of the following to a best value authority [F1which, in relation to any of its functions, is subject to the duty in section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value duty)] [F2or to a Welsh improvement authority within the meaning of section 1 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009]—
(a)a grant towards expenditure incurred by the authority in applying for the award of a designation based on excellence in the provision of services, and
(b)where the authority is awarded such a designation—
(i)a grant as a reward for being awarded such a designation, and
(ii)a grant towards expenditure incurred or to be incurred by the authority in disseminating information about best practices.
(2)The amount of a grant under this section and the manner of its payment are to be such as the appropriate person may determine.
(3)A grant under this section may be paid on such conditions as the appropriate person may determine as to the circumstances in which the whole or any part of the grant must be repaid.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 36(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 25(2); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)
F2Words in s. 36(1) inserted (1.4.2010) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 2), s. 53(2), Sch. 1 para. 24; S.I. 2009/3272, art. 3(1), Sch. 2
Commencement Information
I1S. 36 in force at 18.11.2003 for E. by S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8, Sch.)
I2S. 36 in force at 27.11.2003 for W. by S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I