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”.