Part 2Local government bodies in Wales

Chapter 2Studies and performance standards

Studies

42Studies on impact of statutory provisions etc

1

The Auditor General for Wales must undertake F1... studies designed to enable him to prepare reports as to the impact of —

a

the operation of any statutory provisions, or

b

any directions or guidance given by F2the Welsh Ministers (whether or not under a statutory provision),

on economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the discharge of the functions of localgovernment bodies in Wales.

2

The Auditor General for Wales must from time to time lay before F3the National Assembly for Wales a report of any matters which,in his opinion—

a

arise out of studies under this section, and

b

ought to be drawn to the attention of F3the National Assembly for Wales.

3

Before undertaking F4... a study under this section, the Auditor General for Wales must consult—

a

any associations of local government bodies in Wales which appear to him to be concerned, and

b

any associations of employees which appear to him to be appropriate.

4

The Auditor General for Wales and the F5Welsh Ministers must co-operate with each other with respect to the exercise of their respective functions under this section and F6sections 149A and 149B of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (reviews of studies and research and other reviews relating to local authority social services functions carried out by the Welsh Ministers).