Paragraph 31 I1

After section 24D (inserted by paragraph 31 of this Schedule) insert—

“Non-mayoral CCA: functions imposing financial liability

24E

(1)

This section applies where a non-mayoral CCA considers that the exercise of a function by the CCA may result in a financial liability being incurred by one or more constituent councils (each such council being a “relevant constituent council”).

(2)

The function may only be exercised with the consent of each relevant constituent council.

(3)

When deciding whether subsection (1) applies, the CCA must have regard to the “Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom” published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, as amended or reissued from time to time.”