Section 20 – Local authority functions not to be delegated
37.This section ensures that the local authority is not permitted to delegate the duties and functions bestowed on it by this Measure in respect of: designating the head of democratic services; providing him/her with staff, accommodation and other resources; appointment of a democratic services committee, its members (in compliance with the provisions) and its chair; resolving that a democratic services committee should meet; and considering a report or recommendations prepared by the democratic services committee.
