Explanatory Notes

Localism Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 20

15 November 2011

Commentary

Part 1: Local Government

Chapter 5: Governance
Section 21: New arrangements with respect to governance of English local authorities
New sections 9E to 9EB: Discharge of functions

60.These sections set out in greater detail how decision-making is to be undertaken under executive arrangements and provide for the mayor or leader, as the senior executive member, to determine how functions which are the responsibility of the executive should be carried out.