F1PART 1AArrangements with respect to local authority governance in England

CHAPTER 4Changing governance arrangements

Miscellaneous

9OGeneral

(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.

9OAInterpretation

(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.