Article 19 Amendment of the 2014 Order
Schedule 1 (constitution) to the 2014 Order is amended as set out in the following paragraphs.
Paragraph 2 (chairman and vice-chairman) is omitted.
In paragraph 3 (proceedings), after sub-paragraph (6) insert—
“(7)Questions relating to the functions conferred by Parts 2 to 5 of the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 cannot be carried without a vote in favour by the Mayor or the deputy Mayor acting in place of the Mayor.”.
In paragraph 4 (committees)—
in subparagraph (2), omit “and non-constituent councils”; and
in subparagraph (6), omit “the overview and scrutiny committee, or to”.
At the start of paragraph 7 (remuneration), insert “Subject to paragraphs 7A and 7B”.
After paragraph 7 (remuneration), insert—
“7A.Paragraphs 7B and 7C apply in relation to allowances payable other than allowances for travel and subsistence.
7B.(1)The Combined Authority may establish an independent remuneration panel who may make recommendations to the Combined Authority and to the constituent councils regarding the allowances payable to—
(a)the Mayor; and
(b)the Deputy Mayor.
(2)An independent remuneration panel must consist of at least three members none of whom—
(a)is also a member of the Combined Authority or is a member of a committee or sub-committee of the Combined Authority or a member of a constituent council of the Combined Authority; or
(b)is disqualified from being or becoming a member of the Combined Authority.
(3)The Combined Authority may pay the expenses incurred by the independent remuneration panel established under paragraph (1) in carrying out its functions and may pay the members of the panel such allowances or expenses as the Combined Authority may determine.
7C.The Combined Authority may only pay an allowance to the Mayor or to the Deputy Mayor if—
(a)the Combined Authority has considered a report published by the independent remuneration panel established under paragraph 7A which contains recommendations for such an allowance; and
(b)the allowance paid by the Combined Authority does not exceed the amount specified in the recommendation made by the independent remuneration panel.”.