A resolution of a local authority is required in order for the authority to operate executive arrangements.
As soon as practicable after passing such a resolution a local authority must—
secure that copies of a document setting out the provisions of the arrangements are available at their principal office for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable hours, and
publish in one or more newspapers circulating in their area a notice which—
states that they have resolved to operate the arrangements,
states the date on which they are to begin operating the arrangements,
describes the main features of the arrangements,
states that copies of a document setting out the provisions of the arrangements are available at their principal office for inspection by members of the public at such times as may be specified in the notice, and
specifies the address of their principal office.
A local authority in Wales which pass a resolution under this section may not at any subsequent time cease to operate executive arrangements unless, by virtue of any provision made under section 33(5), the authority operate alternative arrangements in place of the executive arrangements.