[F15CChildren's centres: advisory boardsE+W
(1)This section applies where arrangements made by an English local authority under section 3(2) include arrangements for the provision of one or more children's centres.
(2)The authority must make arrangements to secure that each of the children's centres is within the remit of an advisory board.
(3)A children's centre is within the remit of an advisory board if it is specified in relation to the board by the responsible authority.
(4)An advisory board must provide advice and assistance for the purpose of ensuring the effective operation of the children's centres within its remit.
(5)An advisory board must include persons representing the interests of—
(a)each children's centre within its remit;
(b)the responsible authority;
(c)parents or prospective parents in the responsible authority's area.
(6)An advisory board may also include persons representing the interests of any other persons or bodies that the responsible authority think appropriate.
(7)In exercising their functions under this section, an English local authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.
(8)The guidance may in particular relate to—
(a)the membership of advisory boards;
(b)the organisation and operation of advisory boards.
(9) The “ responsible authority ”, in relation to an advisory board in respect of which arrangements have been made under subsection (2), is the authority that made the arrangements. ]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 5A-5G and cross-heading inserted (12.1.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 198, 269(2)