{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-changing-executive-arrangements-and-alternative-arrangements-england-regulations-2001/regulation-3",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-changing-executive-arrangements-and-alternative-arrangements-england-regulations-2001/regulation-3.json",
  "legislation": "uksi/2001/1003",
  "legislation_title": "The Local Authorities (Changing Executive Arrangements and Alternative Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2001",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-changing-executive-arrangements-and-alternative-arrangements-england-regulations-2001",
  "path": "regulation/3",
  "kind": "regulation",
  "number": "3",
  "heading": "Drawing up proposals",
  "text": "(1) Before drawing up proposals under regulation 2(1) which involve an executive which takes a different form, under regulation 2(2) or under regulation 2(4), a local authority must take reasonable steps to consult local government electors for, and other interested persons in, the local authority’s area.\n(2) Proposals under regulation 2(1) which involve an executive which takes a different form, under regulation 2(2) or under regulation 2(4) must include—\n(a) such details of the proposed arrangements as the Secretary of State may direct;\n(b) a timetable with respect to the implementation of the proposals; and\n(c) details of any transitional arrangements which are necessary for the implementation of the proposals.\n(3) In drawing up proposals under regulation 2(1) which involve an executive which takes a different form or under regulation 2(4), a local authority must decide—\n(a) which form the executive is to take; and\n(b) the extent to which the functions specified in regulations under section 13(3)(b) of the 2000 Act (functions which are the responsibility of an executive) are to be the responsibility of the executive.\n(4) In drawing up proposals under regulation 2, a local authority must consider the extent to which the proposals, if implemented, are likely to assist in securing continuous improvement in the way in which the authority’s functions are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.",
  "extent": null,
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1003/regulation/3",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T07:54:37.034935+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}