Part 7Multi-area agreements

Revision of multi-area agreements

133Preparation of revision proposal

1

In preparing a revision proposal, the responsible authority must consult—

a

each of the other local authorities for the area that would be covered by the multi-area agreement if the revision proposal were approved (“the agreement area”),

b

each partner authority for that area, and

c

such other persons as appear to it to be appropriate.

2

In preparing a revision proposal, the responsible authority must co-operate with—

a

each of the other local authorities for the agreement area, and

b

each partner authority for that area,

in determining a change affecting that local authority or partner authority that is to be proposed by the revision proposal.

3

In preparing a revision proposal, the responsible authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

4

In determining a change affecting it that is to be proposed by the revision proposal, each of the other local authorities, and each partner authority, for the agreement area must—

a

co-operate with the responsible authority, and

b

have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.