(1)A local authority which is operating executive arrangements may vary the arrangements so that they—
(a)differ from the existing arrangements in any respect, but
(b)still provide for the same form of executive.
(2)The power conferred by subsection (1) is exercisable in accordance with the following provisions of this Chapter.
(3)For the definition of “form of executive”, see section 53.
(1)The local authority must draw up, and approve by resolution, proposals to vary its executive arrangements (if it is intended to use the powers conferred by section 48).
(2)But, if the local authority is operating a mayor and cabinet executive, the local authority may not approve proposals for varying its executive arrangements unless the elected mayor has given written consent to the proposed change.
A local authority's proposals must include all of the following—
(a)a timetable with respect to the implementation of the proposals, and
(b)details of any transitional arrangements which are necessary for the implementation of the proposals.
A local authority must implement its proposals in accordance with the timetable included in the proposals.