Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. II (ss. 10-48) extended (prosp.) by 2002 c. 32, ss. 183(4)(b), 216(2) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4))
C2Pt. II (ss. 10-48) restricted (W.) (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2002/808, art. 23(a)
(1)In this Part “elected mayor”, in relation to a local authority, means an individual elected as mayor of the authority by the local government electors for the authority’s area in accordance with the provisions made by or under this Part.
(2)An elected mayor of a local authority in England is to be entitled to the style of “mayor”.
(3)An elected mayor of a local authority in Wales is to be entitled to the style of “mayor” or “maer”.
(4)In this Part “elected executive member” means an individual elected as a member of a local authority executive by the local government electors for the authority’s area in accordance with the provisions made by or under this Part, but does not include an elected mayor.
(5)An elected mayor of a local authority is to be treated as a member or councillor of the authority for the purposes of such enactments (whenever passed or made) as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State under this subsection.
(6)Subject to regulations under section 41, the term of office of an elected mayor or elected executive member is to be four years.
Commencement Information
I1S. 39 wholly in force at 28.7.2001; s. 39 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 108; s. 39 in force at 7.8.2000 in so far as it confers power to make an order or regulations, give directions, or issue guidance in relation to England only by S.I. 2000/2187, arts. 1(3), 2(b); s. 39(1)(2)(4)-(6) in force at 26.10.2000 in relation to England except in so far as already in force by S.I. 2000/2849, arts. 1(3), 2(d); s. 39(1)(3)-(5) in force at 1.11.2000 in relation to Wales by S.I. 2000/2948, art. 2; s. 39 in force at 28.7.2001 in so far as not already in force see s. 108(4)-(6)