131Directions requiring the adoption of model charter agreements
(1)The Welsh Ministers may by direction require a local authority and a community council for a community or communities within the authority’s area to adopt a model charter agreement set out in an order under section 130(1).
(2)In subsection (1), “adopt” means resolve, in accordance with any procedure specified in the direction, to exercise functions, or to seek agreement as to how to exercise functions, in accordance with—
(a)all the provisions of the model charter agreement, or
(b)those provisions specified in the direction.
(3)A direction under subsection (1) may—
(a)relate to all, or any one or more, of the community councils for communities within the area of the local authority, and
(b)if the direction relates to more than one community council, make different provision in relation to different councils.
(4)A direction under subsection (1) is enforceable by mandatory order on the application of the Welsh Ministers.