Explanatory Notes

Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021

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20 January 2021

Commentary on Sections

Part 3 of Schedule 11: Transition committees of merging councils and restructuring councils

Paragraph 6 - Provision of funding, facilities and information to transition committees for merging councils or restructuring councils

610.The merging councils or restructuring councils must meet the costs of the transition committee. If the councils fail to agree the apportionment of costs between themselves the Welsh Ministers will determine the proportion of cost to be borne by each council.

611.The merging or restructuring councils must provide the committee with facilities and resources, including staff and information, if reasonably requested by the committee or any of its sub-committees.