SCHEDULE 1CHANGE FROM ALTERNATIVE TO EXECUTIVE ARRANGEMENTS

PART 2OTHER PROVISIONS APPLICABLE WHERE REFERENDUM REQUIRED

Outline fall-back proposals in case referendum rejects change

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1

This paragraph applies to a local authority if the proposed form of executive is a mayor and cabinet executive (and accordingly is subject to approval in a referendum).

2

The local authority must draw up, and approve by resolution, an outline of the fall-back proposals (“outline fall-back proposals”) that it intends to implement if the proposals to change to a mayor and cabinet executive are rejected in the referendum.

3

Fall-back proposals are proposals for making a change to executive arrangements that provide for a leader and cabinet executive (Wales).

4

Paragraph 2(2) applies to the outline fall-back proposals as it applies to proposals under that paragraph.

5

The outline fall-back proposals must include a timetable with respect to the implementation (in accordance with paragraph 11) of detailed fall-back proposals in the event that the change to the mayor and cabinet executive is not approved in the referendum.

6

The local authority must comply with sub-paragraph (2) at the time it complies with paragraph 2(1).

7

The local authority must send the Welsh Ministers a copy of the outline fall-back proposals that it has approved.

8

The local authority must comply with sub-paragraph (7) at the time it complies with paragraph 2(3).