Part I Local Government Areas and Authorities in England
Parishes
F116AAppointed councillors
(1)
A parish council may appoint persons to be councillors of the council.
(2)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—
(a)
the appointment of persons under this section;
(b)
the holding of office after appointment under this section.
(3)
The regulations may, in particular, make provision about any of the following matters—
(a)
persons who may be appointed;
(b)
the number of persons who may be appointed;
(c)
the term of office of persons appointed;
(d)
the right of persons appointed to participate in decision-making by the council (including voting);
(e)
purposes for which a person appointed is to be treated as an elected councillor;
(f)
the filling of vacancies.
(4)
In exercising a function under or by virtue of this section a parish council must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State about the exercise of that function.
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.