Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011

Publicity for proposals

7 (1) This paragraph applies to a local authority which has approved proposals by a resolution.

(2) The local authority must secure that copies of a document setting out the provisions of the proposed executive arrangements are available at its principal office for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable times.

(3) The local authority must publish a notice which—

(a) states that the local authority has resolved to operate the proposed executive arrangements,

(b) if the proposed form of executive is a mayor and cabinet executive, states—

(i) that it is subject to approval in a referendum, and

(ii) the date of the referendum,

(c) states the date on which the local authority intends to begin operating those arrangements,

(d) describes the main features of those arrangements,

(e) states that copies of a document setting out the provisions of those arrangements are available at the local authority’s principal office for inspection by members of the public at such times as may be specified in the notice, and

(f) specifies the address of the local authority’s principal office.

(4) The local authority must comply with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) as soon as practicable after its passes the resolution approving the proposals.