Prospective
2(1)The local authority must draw up, and approve by resolution, proposals to change from alternative to executive arrangements.W
(2)In drawing up the proposals, the local authority must consider the extent to which the proposals, if implemented, are likely to assist in securing continuous improvement in the way in which the authority's functions are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
(3)The local authority must send the Welsh Ministers—
(a)a copy of the proposals that it has approved, and
(b)(with the copy of the proposals) a statement which describes the reasons why the authority considers that its proposals would be likely, if implemented, to ensure that decisions of the authority are taken in an efficient, transparent and accountable way.
(4)The local authority must comply with sub-paragraphs (1) and (3) within the period of six months beginning with the day on which section 35 comes into force.