SCHEDULE 1Transitional provision in relation to fire and rescue authorities
Status of representatives during transitional period3
1
This paragraph makes provision about the status during the transitional period of a representative appointed in accordance with paragraph 1 or 2.
2
Subject to sub-paragraph (5), a representative may attend meetings of the fire and rescue authority of which the representative will become a member from 1st April 2009, but may not vote at those meetings.
3
A fire and rescue authority must have regard to a representative’s views in relation to—
a
the issue of a precept under section 40 of the 1992 Act; and
b
the calculation of its budget requirement under section 43 of the 1992 Act.
4
Subject to sub-paragraph (5), the payment of any allowance to a representative shall be a matter for the local authority or shadow council of which the representative is a member in accordance with its scheme for allowances.
5
A person who is both—
a
a representative appointed in accordance with paragraph 1 or 2; and
b
an existing member of a fire and rescue authority,
may in the capacity of member continue to vote and to receive payments by way of reimbursement from the fire and rescue authority.