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(1)This section applies to a local authority which wishes to make a change in governance arrangements.
(2)The local authority must draw up proposals for the change.
(3)The proposals must include—
(a)a timetable with respect to the implementation of the proposals, and
(b)details of any transitional arrangements which are necessary for the implementation of the proposals.
(4)The following subsections apply if the proposed change is of the kind set out in—
(a)section 33A (different form of executive), or
(b)section 33C (move to executive arrangements).
(5)The proposals may provide for the change in governance arrangements to be subject to approval in a referendum.
(6)Before drawing up its proposals, the local authority must take reasonable steps to consult the local government electors for, and other interested persons in, the authority's area.
(7)In drawing up the proposals, the local authority must consider the extent to which the proposals, if implemented, would be likely to assist in securing continuous improvement in the way in which the local authority's functions are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
(8)After drawing up the proposals, the local authority must—
(a)secure that copies of a document setting out the proposals are available at their principal office for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable times, and
(b)publish in one or more newspapers circulating in its area a notice which—
(i)states that the authority has drawn up the proposals,
(ii)describes the main features of the proposals,
(iii)states that copies of a document setting out the proposals are available at their principal office for inspection by members of the public at such times as may be specified in the notice, and
(iv)specifies the address of their principal office.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 33A-33O and cross-headings inserted (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 64, 245(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 33E applied (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(2)
C2S. 33E applied (30.12.2007) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(2), Sch. 4 para. 8(2)
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