C1Part I Best Value
F2Duties: Welsh best value authorities
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))
I14 Performance indicators and standards.
1
The F7Welsh Ministers may by order specify—
a
factors (“performance indicators”) by reference to which a F8Welsh best value authority's performance in exercising functions can be measured;
b
standards (“performance standards”) to be met by F9Welsh 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 authoritiesF1or descriptions of authority;
c
to apply at different times.
3
Before specifying performance indicators or standards the F10Welsh Ministers shall consult—
b
such other persons (if any) as F13they think fit.
4
In specifying performance indicators and standards, and in deciding whether to do so, the F5Welsh Ministers—
a
shall aim to promote improvement of the way in which the functions of F14Welsh best value authorities are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness, and
5
In exercising a function a F15Welsh best value authority must meet any applicable performance standard specified under subsection (1)(b).
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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. 8Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I