The Local Authorities (Operation of Different Executive or Alternative Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2002

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

Part II of the Local Government Act 2000 provides for local authorities to draw up proposals for the operation of executive arrangements (under which certain functions of the authority are the responsibility of an executive) or, in the case of certain authorities, for the operation of alternative arrangements. In the case of executive arrangements, the local authority’s executive must take one of the forms specified in section 11 of that Act.

These Regulations enable a local authority, which is operating executive or alternative arrangements, to draw up proposals to change those arrangements.

Regulation 3 requires a local authority in drawing up proposals, to consider how the proposals may assist in securing continuous improvement in the way in which its functions are exercised, having regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

Regulation 4 provides that a local authority must comply with directions given by the National Assembly for Wales for the purposes of these Regulations.

Regulation 5 provides that, where a local authority which has an elected mayor proposes to change its executive arrangements, the consent of the mayor is required unless the proposals only involve changing the operation or functions of an overview and scrutiny committee or of a sub-committee of such a committee.

Regulation 6 provides for the consent of the National Assembly for Wales to be obtained in certain cases.

Regulation 7 requires a resolution of the local authority in order for that authority to operate different arrangements.

Regulation 8 provides for copies of a document setting out the provisions of the different arrangements to be available for public inspection at the local authority’s principal office.