Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 1A inserted (3.12.2011 for specified purposes, 15.1.2012 for the insertion of Pt. 1A Ch. 4 so far as not already in force and ss. 9B, 9C and 9R for specified purposes, 9.3.2012 for the insertion of ss. 9H-9HE in so far as not already in force and s. 9R for specified purposes, 4.5.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 2 para. 1; S.I. 2011/2896, art. 2(e); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(b) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11); S.I. 2012/628, art. 2(a); S.I. 2012/1008, art. 4(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 1A modified (1.4.2013) by The Isles of Scilly (Functions) (Review and Scrutiny) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/643), arts. 1(1), 2
(1)A local authority may not—
(a)cease to operate a form of governance, or
(b)vary executive arrangements,
other than in accordance with this Chapter.
(2)In making a change in governance arrangements, the local authority must comply with any directions given by the Secretary of State in connection with the making of such a change.
(1)This section applies for the purposes of this Chapter.
(2)References to a change in governance arrangements are references to any change of a kind set out in sections 9K to 9KB.
(3)References to a relevant type of governance arrangement are references to—
(a)a leader and cabinet executive (England);
(b)a mayor and cabinet executive;
(c)a committee system;
(d)any prescribed arrangements.
(4)References to a form of governance are references to—
(a)executive arrangements;
(b)a committee system;
(c)any prescribed arrangements.]