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(1)A resolution of a local authority is required in order for the authority to operate executive arrangements.
(2)As soon as practicable after passing such a resolution a local authority must—
(a)secure that copies of a document setting out the provisions of the arrangements are available at their principal office for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable hours, and
(b)publish in one or more newspapers circulating in their area a notice which—
(i)states that they have resolved to operate the arrangements,
(ii)states the date on which they are to begin operating the arrangements,
(iii)describes the main features of the arrangements,
(iv)states that copies of a document setting out the provisions of the arrangements are available at their principal office for inspection by members of the public at such times as may be specified in the notice, and
(v)specifies the address of their principal office.
(3)A local authority [F1in Wales] which pass a resolution under this section may not at any subsequent time cease to operate executive arrangements unless, by virtue of any provision made under section 33(5), the authority operate alternative arrangements in place of the executive arrangements.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 29(3) inserted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(2), Sch. 3 para. 23
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 29(1) applied (E.) (12.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1003, reg. 10(1)
C2S. 29(1) applied (W.) (25.11.2002) by S.I. 2002/2880, reg. 7(1)
C3S. 29(1) applied (W.) (24.3.2004) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/870), regs. 1(1), 17(8)(a)
C4S. 29(1) applied (9.12.2004) by The Local Authorities (Changing Executive Arrangements and Alternative Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/3158), regs. 1(1), 9(1)
C5S. 29(1) applied (E.) (28.7.2007) by Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2089), regs. 1(2), 17(8)(a)
C6S. 29(2) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.3.2004) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/870), regs. 1(1), 17(8)(b)
C7S. 29(2) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.3.2004) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/870), regs. 1(1), 17(9)(b)
C8S. 29(2) applied (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 71(7), 245(2)
C9S. 29(2) applied (with modifications) (E.) (28.7.2007) by Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2089), regs. 1(2), 17(8)(b)
Commencement Information
I1S. 29 wholly in force at 28.7.2001; s. 29 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 108; s. 29 in force at 26.10.2000 in relation to England only by S.I. 2000/2849, arts. 1(3), 2(a); s. 29 in force at 28.7.2001 in so far as not already in force see s. 108(4)-(6)
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