Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20)

Part 2 E+W Local authorities: governance and audit

Prospective

Chapter 3 E+W Audit of entities connected with local authorities

Power to appoint auditor E+W

39 Power to appoint replacement auditor E+W

(1) Where a person appointed by [F1 the Auditor General for Wales] under this Chapter in relation to an entity for a financial year dies, is dismissed or is unable or unwilling to act, the [F2 Auditor General for Wales] may (subject to this Chapter) appoint a replacement in relation to that entity for that financial year.

(2) Before making an appointment under this section the [F2 Auditor General for Wales] must consult the entity.

(3) After making an appointment under this section the [F2 Auditor General for Wales] must notify the local authority with which the entity is connected.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 39(1) substituted (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 101(2); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(x) (with Sch. para. 10) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2)

F2 Words in s. 39 substituted (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 101(3); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(x) (with Sch. para. 10) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2)