PART 4Opted in authorities during compulsory appointing period

Right to become an opted in authority during a compulsory appointing periodI110

1

During a compulsory appointing period, a newly established principal authority may become an opted in authority in accordance with this regulation.

2

A newly established principal authority may become an opted in authority by giving notice to the relevant appointing person of its decision to become an opted in authority; and such notice must specify the authority’s postal address.

3

An authority which gives a notice under paragraph (2) becomes an opted in authority on the date the notice is received by the appointing person.

4

The authority is an opted in authority for the remainder of the compulsory appointing period which is in existence on the date mentioned in paragraph (3).