for paragraph 1 substitute—

“1.

(1)

A relevant authority must take the steps set out in sub-paragraph (2) where—

(a)

it proposes to appoint a chief officer (within the meaning of the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2006); and

(b)

the remuneration which it proposes to pay to the chief officer is £100,000 or more per annum.

(2)

The steps are to—

(a)

draw up a statement specifying—

(i)

the duties of the officer concerned, and

(ii)

any qualifications or qualities to be sought in the person to be appointed;

(b)

make arrangements for the post to be publicly advertised in such a way as is likely to bring it to the attention of persons who are qualified to apply for it; and

(c)

make arrangements for a copy of the statement mentioned in paragraph (a) to be sent to any person on request.

(3)

Where sub-paragraph (1) applies, the relevant authority is not required to take the step set out in sub-paragraph (2)(b) if it proposes to appoint the chief officer for a period of no longer than 12 months.”