A local authority in England must, in making arrangements for the discharge of—
the functions conferred on or exercisable by the authority specified in section 18(1)(a) and (b), and
such other functions conferred on or exercisable by the authority as the authority consider appropriate,
designate one of their members as their "lead member for children's services".
A local authority in England must have regard to any guidance given to them by the Secretary of State for the purposes of subsection (1).