Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 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
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))
(1)The [F2Welsh Ministers] may by order specify—
(a)factors (“performance indicators”) by reference to which a [F3Welsh best value authority's] performance in exercising functions can be measured;
(b)standards (“performance standards”) to be met by [F4Welsh 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[F5or descriptions of authority];
(c)to apply at different times.
(3)Before specifying performance indicators or standards the [F6Welsh Ministers] shall consult—
(a)persons appearing to [F7them] to represent the [F8Welsh best value authorities] concerned, and
(b)such other persons (if any) as [F9they think] fit.
(4)In specifying performance indicators and standards, and in deciding whether to do so, the [F10Welsh Ministers]—
(a)shall aim to promote improvement of the way in which the functions of [F11Welsh 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 [F12them] by the [F13Auditor General for Wales].
(5)In exercising a function a [F14Welsh best value authority] must meet any applicable performance standard specified under subsection (1)(b).
F15(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F2Words 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)
F3Words 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))
F4Words 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))
F5Words 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
F6Words 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)
F7Word 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)
F8Words 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))
F9Words 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)
F10Words 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)
F11Words 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))
F12Word 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)
F13Words 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)
F14Words 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))
F15S. 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
I1S. 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