Localism Act 2011

41 Determinations relating to remuneration etc E+W

(1) This section applies to a determination that—

(a) is made by a relevant authority in a financial year beginning on or after 1 April 2012 and

(b) relates to the remuneration of or other terms and conditions applying to a chief officer of the authority.

(2) The relevant authority must comply with its pay policy statement for the financial year in making the determination.

(3) Any power of a fire and rescue authority within section 43(1)(i) [F1 or (j)] to appoint officers and employees is subject to the requirement in subsection (2).

(4) In section 112 of the Local Government Act 1972 (appointment of staff) after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) A local authority's power to appoint officers on such reasonable terms and conditions as the authority thinks fit is subject to section 41 of the Localism Act 2011 (requirement for determinations relating to terms and conditions of chief officers to comply with pay policy statement).”

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 41(3) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 1 para. 94(2); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 38

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 41(1)(2) applied (with modifications) (25.1.2016) by Local Government (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 6), ss. 28(5), 46(1)

C2 S. 41(1)(2) applied (with modifications) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), ss. 145(4), 175(1)(f)(2)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 41 in force at 15.1.2012 for E., see s. 240(1)(b)

I2 S. 41 in force at 31.1.2012 for W. by S.I. 2012/193, art. 2(a)