SCHEDULE 12Restraints on transactions and recruitment etc. by merging councils and restructuring councils

Guidance in relation to transactions, recruitment etc.

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(1)

A person specified in a direction under paragraph 1 must have regard to any guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers (and see section 146 in relation to guidance issued to principal councils)—

(a)

as to the operation of paragraphs 1 to 8;

(b)

in relation to any direction given under paragraph 1;

(c)

on carrying out restricted activities;

(d)

on appointing and designating persons to restricted posts.

(2)

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), “restricted activities” and “restricted posts” are to be interpreted in accordance with paragraph 1.