Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27)

Part I U.K. Best Value

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. I modified (18.11.2003 so far as relating to E. and so far as relating to a best value authority in W. mentioned in s. 101(7), 27.11.2003 so far as relating to a best value authority in W., other than one mentioned in s. 101(7)) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 101, 128(3)(b), 128(4)(c), 128(5), 128(6); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 2(b) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

Duties E+W

4 Performance indicators and standards. E+W

(1) The Secretary of State may by order specify—

(a) factors (“performance indicators”) by reference to which a best value authority’s performance in exercising functions can be measured;

(b) standards (“performance standards”) to be met by best value authorities in relation to performance indicators specified under paragraph (a).

(2) An order may specify different performance indicators or standards—

(a) for different functions;

(b) for different authorities[F1 or descriptions of authority];

(c) to apply at different times.

(3) Before specifying performance indicators or standards the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a) persons appearing to him to represent the best value authorities concerned, and

(b) such other persons (if any) as he thinks fit.

(4) In specifying performance indicators and standards, and in deciding whether to do so, the Secretary of State—

(a) shall aim to promote improvement of the way in which the functions of best value authorities are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness, and

(b) shall have regard to any recommendations made to him by the [F2 relevant audit authority].

(5) In exercising a function a best value authority must meet any applicable performance standard specified under subsection (1)(b).

(6) [F3 The relevant audit authority is—

(a) in relation to best value authorities in Wales, the Auditor General for Wales;

(b) in relation to other best value authorities, the Audit Commission.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 4(2)(b) inserted (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(6), Sch. 3 para. 5; S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F2 Words in s. 4(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2005) by Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23), s. 73, Sch. 1 para. 4(2); S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1

F3 S. 4(6) inserted (1.4.2005) by Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23), s. 73, Sch. 1 para. 4(3); S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I1 S. 4 wholly in force at 1.4.2000; s. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 27; s. 4(3)(4) in force (E.) at 10.8.1999 and (W.) for certain purposes at 10.8.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 2(2), Sch. 1; s. 4(1)(2) in force (E.) at 27.9.1999 and (W.) for certain purposes at 27.9.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; s. 4(1)-(4) in force (W.) at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 2; s. 4(5) in force (E.) at 1.4.2000 and (W.) for certain purposes at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 4(2), Sch. 3; s. 4(5) in force (W.) at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 3