17.—(1) The procedure for a smaller relevant body to give notice of public rights, referred to in regulation 24, is that it must display, in a conspicuous place or places in the area of the body for a period of at least 14 days immediately prior to the period during which the accounts and other documents are made available under regulation 16, a notice containing the matters set out in paragraph (2).
(2) The matters referred to in paragraph (1) are—
(a)the period during which the accounts and other documents referred to in paragraph (1) will be available for inspection in accordance with regulation 16;
(b)details of the manner in which notice should be given of an intention to inspect the accounts and other documents;
(c)the name and address of the auditor;
(d)the provisions contained in section 30 (inspection of documents and questions at audit) and section 31 (right to make objections at audit) of the 2004 Act; and
(e)the date appointed under regulation 21 for the exercise of rights of electors.
(3) A smaller relevant body must on displaying a notice under paragraph (1) notify the auditor immediately in writing that a notice has been displayed.