Section 25: Proposals., Local Government Act 2000

Subject to section 31, every local authority must—

draw up proposals for the operation of executive arrangements, and

send a copy of the proposals to the Welsh Ministers.

Before drawing up proposals under this section, a local authority must take reasonable steps to consult the local government electors for, and other interested persons in, the authority's area.

In drawing up proposals under this section, a local authority must decide—

which form the executive is to take, and

the extent to which the functions specified in regulations under section 13(3)(b) are to be the responsibility of the executive.

In drawing up proposals under this section, a local authority must consider the extent to which the proposals, if implemented, are likely to assist in securing continuous improvement in the way in which the authority's functions are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

A local authority must comply with any directions given by the Welsh Ministers for the purposes of this section.

Proposals under this section must include—

such details of the executive arrangements as the Welsh Ministers may direct,

a timetable with respect to the implementation of the proposals, and

details of any transitional arrangements which are necessary for the implementation of the proposals.

A copy of proposals under this section which is sent to the Welsh Ministers must be accompanied by a statement which describes—

the steps which the authority took to consult the local government electors for, and other interested persons in, the authority's area, and

the outcome of that consultation and the extent to which that outcome is reflected in the proposals.

The Welsh Ministers may by order specify a date by which every local authority, or every local authority falling within any description of authority specified in the order, must comply with this section.

Section 25: Proposals.

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