Part 5 E+W Co-operation of English authorities with local partners, etc

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 5 modified (29.8.2008) by The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2113), regs. 1, 12

C2 Pt. 5 modified (29.8.2008) by The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2113), regs. 1, 11(2)

Chapter 2 E+W Overview and scrutiny committees

125 Guidance E+W

In section 21 of the Local Government Act 2000 (overview and scrutiny committees: authorities operating executive arrangements), at the end insert—

“(16) In exercising, or deciding whether to exercise, any of its functions—

(a) an overview and scrutiny committee of a local authority in England, or a sub-committee of such a committee, must have regard to any guidance for the time being issued by the Secretary of State; and

(b) an overview and scrutiny committee of a local authority in Wales, or a sub-committee of such a committee, must have regard to any guidance for the time being issued by the Welsh Ministers.

(17) Guidance under subsection (16) may make different provision for different cases or for different descriptions of committee or sub-committee.”

Commencement Information

I1 S. 125 in force at 12.12.2008 by S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(b)