Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021

163 Appointment by Local Democracy and Boundary Commission of its chief executive E+W

(1) Section 8 of the 2013 Act (chief executive) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “Welsh Ministers” substitute “ Commission ”;

(b) for “they” substitute “ it ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) But if the office of chief executive has been vacant for more than six months, the Welsh Ministers may appoint a chief executive on such terms and conditions as they may determine (including conditions as to remuneration, pension, allowances and expenses).”

(4) In subsection (3) after “chief executive” insert “ under subsection (2A), ”.

(5) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The chief executive may not be—

(a) a member of Parliament;

(b) a Member of the Senedd;

(c) a member of a local authority;

(d) an officer of a local authority;

(e) a member of a National Park authority for a National Park in Wales;

(f) a police and crime commissioner for a police area in Wales.

(5) The Commission must, in exercising its functions under this section, have regard to any guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers.”

(6) In sections 4(3)(c) and (d) (membership) and 11(2)(c) and (d) (assistant commissioners) of the 2013 Act, omit “in Wales”.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 163 in force at 1.4.2021 by S.I. 2021/231, art. 3(a)