Part 4Parishes
Chapter 1Parishes
I176Appointed councillors
1
The Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) is amended as follows.
2
In section 15 (chairman and vice-chairman of parish council)—
a
in subsection (1) after “from among the” insert “
elected
”
;
b
in subsection (6) for “a member” substitute “
one of the elected members
”
.
3
In section 16 (parish councillors), in subsection (1) after “number of” insert “
elected
”
.
4
After section 16 insert—
16AAppointed councillors
1
A parish council may appoint persons to be councillors of the council.
2
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—
a
the appointment of persons under this section;
b
the holding of office after appointment under this section.
3
The regulations may, in particular, make provision about any of the following matters—
a
persons who may be appointed;
b
the number of persons who may be appointed;
c
the term of office of persons appointed;
d
the right of persons appointed to participate in decision-making by the council (including voting);
e
purposes for which a person appointed is to be treated as an elected councillor;
f
the filling of vacancies.
4
In exercising a function under or by virtue of this section a parish council must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State about the exercise of that function.
5
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.