Part II Arrangements with respect to executives etc.

F1Leader and cabinet executives (England)

44DTerm of office of leader: whole-council elections

(1)

This section applies to the executive leader of a local authority which—

(a)

is operating a leader and cabinet executive (England), and

(b)

is subject to whole-council elections.

(2)

The executive leader's term of office starts on the day of his election as leader.

(3)

The executive leader's term of office ends on the day of the post-election annual meeting which follows his election as leader.

(4)

But if the executive leader is removed from office in accordance with section 44C, his term of office ends on the day of his removal.