Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27)

Part I U.K. Best Value

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. I modified (18.11.2003 so far as relating to E. and so far as relating to a best value authority in W. mentioned in s. 101(7), 27.11.2003 so far as relating to a best value authority in W., other than one mentioned in s. 101(7)) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 101, 128(3)(b), 128(4)(c), 128(5), 128(6); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 2(b) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

[F1 Duties: Welsh best value authorities] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 4 cross-heading inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(1), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

4 Performance indicators and standards. E+W

(1) The [F2 Welsh Ministers] may by order specify—

(a) factors (“performance indicators”) by reference to which a [F3 Welsh best value authority's] performance in exercising functions can be measured;

(b) standards (“performance standards”) to be met by [F4 Welsh best value authorities] in relation to performance indicators specified under paragraph (a).

(2) An order may specify different performance indicators or standards—

(a) for different functions;

(b) for different authorities[F5 or descriptions of authority];

(c) to apply at different times.

(3) Before specifying performance indicators or standards the [F6 Welsh Ministers] shall consult—

(a) persons appearing to [F7 them] to represent the [F8 Welsh best value authorities] concerned, and

(b) such other persons (if any) as [F9 they think] fit.

(4) In specifying performance indicators and standards, and in deciding whether to do so, the [F10 Welsh Ministers]—

(a) shall aim to promote improvement of the way in which the functions of [F11 Welsh best value authorities] are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness, and

(b) shall have regard to any recommendations made to [F12 them] by the [F13 Auditor General for Wales].

(5) In exercising a function a [F14 Welsh best value authority] must meet any applicable performance standard specified under subsection (1)(b).

F15 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in s. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(2); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F3 Words in s. 4(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(a), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F4 Words in s. 4(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(b), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F5 Words in s. 4(2)(b) inserted (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(6), Sch. 3 para. 5; S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F6 Words in s. 4(3) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(2); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F7 Word in s. 4(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(3)(a); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F8 Words in s. 4(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(b), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F9 Words in s. 4(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(3)(b); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F10 Words in s. 4(4) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(2); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F11 Words in s. 4(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(b), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F12 Word in s. 4(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(4)(a); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F13 Words in s. 4(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(4)(b); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F14 Words in s. 4(5) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(2)(c), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F15 S. 4(6) repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(5), Sch. 18 Pt. 8; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)(i)(v)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 4 wholly in force at 1.4.2000; s. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 27; s. 4(3)(4) in force (E.) at 10.8.1999 and (W.) for certain purposes at 10.8.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 2(2), Sch. 1; s. 4(1)(2) in force (E.) at 27.9.1999 and (W.) for certain purposes at 27.9.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; s. 4(1)-(4) in force (W.) at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 2; s. 4(5) in force (E.) at 1.4.2000 and (W.) for certain purposes at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 4(2), Sch. 3; s. 4(5) in force (W.) at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 3

F16 5 Best value reviews. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F16 S. 5 repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 140, 245(5), Sch. 18 Pt. 8; S.I. 2008/591, art. 2(b)(d)(i); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(d)

6 Best value performance plans. E+W

(1) A [F17 Welsh best value authority] must prepare a best value performance plan for each financial year in accordance with any order made or guidance issued under this section.

(2) The [F18 Welsh Ministers] may by order specify matters which an authority must include in a plan for a financial year; and in particular an order may require an authority—

(a) to summarise the authority’s objectives in relation to the exercise of its functions;

(b) to summarise any assessment made by the authority of the level at which and the way in which it exercises its functions;

F19 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F19 (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(e) to state any performance indicators, standards and targets specified or set in relation to the authority’s functions;

(f) to summarise the authority’s assessment of its performance in the previous financial year with regard to performance indicators;

(g) to compare that performance with the authority’s performance in previous financial years or with the performance of other best value authorities;

(h) to summarise its assessment of its success in meeting any performance standard which applied at any time in the previous financial year;

(i) to summarise its assessment of its progress towards meeting any performance standard which has been specified but which does not yet apply;

(j) to summarise its assessment of its progress towards meeting any performance target;

(k) to summarise any plan of action to be taken in the financial year to which the plan relates for the purposes of meeting a performance target;

F19 (l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) An authority must publish its plan for a financial year before—

(a) 31st March of the previous financial year, or

(b) such other date as the [F20 Welsh Ministers] may specify by order.

(4) The [F21 Welsh Ministers] may issue guidance on the form and content of plans and the manner in which they should be published.

[F22 (5) An order under this section may make different provision in relation to different authorities or descriptions of authority.]

Textual Amendments

F17 Words in s. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 139(3), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(c) (with art. 6(1)-(3))

F18 Words in s. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 7; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F19 S. 6(2)(c)(d)(l) repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(2), Sch. 18 Pt. 8; S.I. 2008/591, art. 2(d)(i); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(v)(i)

F20 Words in s. 6(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 7; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F21 Words in s. 6(4) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 7; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)

F22 S. 6(5) inserted (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(6), Sch. 3 para. 7; S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 S. 6(1): functions of local authority not to be sole responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.) (16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 4(1), Sch. 3

C3 S. 6(1) excluded (temp.) (24.3.2005) by New Forest National Park Authority (Establishment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/421), art. 1, Sch. 4 para. 11

Commencement Information

I2 S. 6 wholly in force at 1.4.2000; s. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 27; s. 6 in force (E.) at 27.9.1999 and (W.) for certain purposes at 27.9.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; s. 6 in force at 1.10.1999 (W.) by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 2