The Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

Functions not to be the responsibility of an authority’s executive

5.  In Schedule 1 (functions not to be the responsibility of an authority’s executive)—

(a) in paragraph D, after item 17, insert—

“(1) Function	(2) Provision of Act or Statutory Instrument
18. Duty to consult on change of scheme for elections.	Sections 33(2), 38 (2) and 40(2) of the 2007 Act.
19. Duties relating to publicity.	Sections 35, 41 and 52 of the 2007 Act.
20. Duties relating to notice to Electoral Commission.	Sections 36 and 42 of the 2007 Act.
21. Power to alter years of ordinary elections of parish councillors.	Section 53 of the 2007 Act.
22. Functions relating to change of name of electoral area.	Section 59 of the 2007 Act.”

(b) after paragraph E, insert—

“EA. Functions relating to changing governance arrangements
(1) Function	(2) Provision of Act or Statutory Instrument
1. Duty to draw up proposals.	Section 33E(2) of the 2000 Act.
2. Duty to consult prior to drawing up proposals.	Section 33E(6) of the 2000 Act.
3. Duty to implement new governance arrangements.	Sections 33G and 33H of the 2000 Act(1).
4. Duty to comply with direction given by the Secretary of State.	Section 33I of the 2000 Act.
5. Duty to hold referendum.	Section 33K(2) of the 2000 Act.
6. Duty to publish notice if proposals not approved in referendum.	Section 33K(6) of the 2000 Act.
7. Duty to obtain written consent of elected mayor.	Section 33N of the 2000 Act.
EB. Functions relating to community governance
(1) Function	(2) Provision of Act or Statutory Instrument
1. Duties relating to community governance reviews.	Section 79 of the 2007 Act.
2. Functions relating to community governance petitions.	Sections 80, 83 to 85 of the 2007 Act.
3. Functions relating to terms of reference of review.	Sections 81(4) to (6).
4. Power to undertake a community governance review.	Section 82 of the 2007 Act.
5. Functions relating to making of recommendations.	Sections 87 to 92 of the 2007 Act.
6. Duties when undertaking review.	Section 93 to 95 of the 2007 Act.
7. Duty to publicise outcome of review.	Section 96 of the 2007 Act.
8. Duty to send two copies of order to Secretary of State and Electoral Commission.	Section 98(1) of the 2007 Act.
9. Power to make agreements about incidental matters.	Section 99 of the 2007 Act.”.

(1)

Sections 33G, 33H, 33I, 33K and 33N of the Local Government Act 2000 were inserted by section 64 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.