3Decision on short-list
(1)
Before inviting proposals under section 2, the Secretary of State must appoint a person (the “selector”) to consider the proposals and, in co-operation with the Secretary of State, draw up a short-list of proposals in accordance with regulations under section 5.
(2)
The selector must be a person who represents the interests of local authorities.
(3)
On receiving the short-list from the selector, the Secretary of State must decideF1, in relation to each proposal on the short-list—
(a)
whether the proposal should be implemented or not, and
(b)
if the Secretary of State thinks that it should be implemented, whether to implement it in whole or in part.
(4)
Before making a decision under subsection (3) the Secretary of State must consult the selector and try to reach agreement.