This section applies to a local authority which wishes to make a change in governance arrangements that is subject to approval in a referendum under section 9M.
The local authority must, after complying with section 9MA(7), hold a referendum on its proposals before taking any steps to implement them.
The local authority may not pass a resolution which makes the proposed change unless the result of the referendum is to approve the proposals.
Any such resolution must be passed
within the period of 28 days beginning with the day when the referendum is held, or
where paragraph (b) of section 9ND(7) (transfer of functions: changes in governance arrangements) applies, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day when the regulations mentioned in that subsection are amended or revoked.
Any such resolution must be passed at a meeting which is specially convened for the purpose of deciding the resolution with notice of the object.
See section 9ND for further provision about referendums under section 9M.