Provisions coming into force on 31 August 2011

2.  The following provisions of the Measure come into force on 31 August 2011—

(a) sections 1 to 3 (survey of councillors and unsuccessful candidates for election as councillors);

(b) section 141 (the Panel);

(c) section 142 (functions relating to payments to members) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(d) section 143 (functions relating to members' pensions) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(e) section 144 (relevant authorities, members etc.);

(f) section 145 (annual reports) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(g) section 146 (first annual report);

(h) section 148 (consultation on draft reports) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(i) section 149 (directions to vary draft reports) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(j) section 150 (administrative requirements in reports) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(k) section 151 (publicity requirements in reports) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(l) section 152 (publicising reports) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(m) section 154 (members wishing to forgo payments) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(n) subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 155 (withholding payments) in so far as they relate to a report under section 146;

(o) section 156 (directions to comply with requirements) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(p) section 157 (guidance) in so far as it relates to a report under section 146;

(q) section 158 (power to modify provision about Panel);

(r) section 161 (guidance about collaboration between Welsh improvement authorities);

(s) sections 162 to 171 (amalgamation);

(t) Schedule 2 (the Panel).