The executive of a local authority must take a form specified in subsection (2) or (3).
The executive may consist of—
an elected mayor of the authority, and
two or more councillors of the authority appointed to the executive by the elected mayor.
Such an executive is referred to in this Part as a mayor and cabinet executive.
The executive may consist of—
a councillor of the authority (referred to in this Part as the executive leader) elected as leader of the executive by the authority, and
two or more councillors of the authority appointed to the executive by the executive leader.
Such an executive is referred to in this Part as a leader and cabinet executive (England).
A local authority executive may not include the chairman or vice-chairman of the authority.
The number of members of a local authority executive may not exceed 10 or such other number as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) does not apply to the function of electing a leader under subsection (3)(a).