Notice of public rights15

1

Not later than 14 days before the commencement of the period during which the accounts and other documents are made available in pursuance of regulation 13, a local government body to which regulation 10(2) applies, shall give notice by advertisement of the matters set out in paragraph (2).

2

The matters referred to in paragraph (1) are —

a

the period during which the accounts and other documents referred to in paragraph (1) will be available for inspection in accordance with regulation 13;

b

the place at which, and the hours during which, they will be so available;

c

the name and address of the auditor;

d

the provisions contained in section 30 and section 31 of the 2004 Act; and

e

the date appointed under regulation 12.

3

A local government body to which regulation 11(2) applies or which is referred to in regulation 11(3) shall display a notice containing —

a

subject to sub–paragraph (b), the information referred to in paragraph (2) above in a conspicuous place or places in the area of the body for a period of at least 14 days immediately prior to the period during which the accounts and other documents are made available under regulation 13; or

b

instead of the information referred to in paragraph 2(b) above, details of the manner in which notice should be given of an intention to inspect the accounts and other documents.

4

A local government body shall on giving notice by advertisement or displaying a notice under paragraph (1) or (3) above notify the auditor immediately in writing that a notice has been given or displayed.