28.Section 4 inserts into the GLA Act 1999 a new section 60A which lists the offices to which confirmation hearings will apply. They are:
chairman, or deputy chairman, of Transport for London
chairman, or deputy chairman, of the London Development Agency
chairman, or vice chairman, of the Metropolitan Police Authority
chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
chair of the Culture Strategy Group for London
chairman, or deputy chairman, of the London Pensions Fund Authority
The Secretary of State may by order amend that list, and must consult the Mayor and the Assembly before making an order.
29.Schedule 1 sets out a new Schedule 4A to the GLA Act 1999 which provides for the Assembly to hold confirmation hearings for appointments to the offices mentioned above. The Mayor must not make any of the above appointments until the confirmation hearing process has ended. He must notify the name and details of the proposed appointee to the Assembly and they may call that person before them. The Assembly must notify the Mayor stating whether it recommends the proposed appointee or not. The Mayor need not accept the recommendation.