PART 9MISCELLANEOUS
Local Democracy and Boundary Commission
I1163Appointment by Local Democracy and Boundary Commission of its chief executive
1
Section 8 of the 2013 Act (chief executive) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2)—
a
for “Welsh Ministers” substitute “
Commission
”
;
b
for “they” substitute “
it
”
.
3
After subsection (2) insert—
2A
But if the office of chief executive has been vacant for more than six months, the Welsh Ministers may appoint a chief executive on such terms and conditions as they may determine (including conditions as to remuneration, pension, allowances and expenses).
4
In subsection (3) after “chief executive” insert “
under subsection (2A),
”
.
5
After subsection (3) insert—
4
The chief executive may not be—
a
a member of Parliament;
b
a Member of the Senedd;
c
a member of a local authority;
d
an officer of a local authority;
e
a member of a National Park authority for a National Park in Wales;
f
a police and crime commissioner for a police area in Wales.
5
The Commission must, in exercising its functions under this section, have regard to any guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers.
6
In sections 4(3)(c) and (d) (membership) and 11(2)(c) and (d) (assistant commissioners) of the 2013 Act, omit “in Wales”.