# The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) (England) Order 2001, Paragraph 6


(1) A member must when reaching decisions—
(a) have regard to any relevant advice provided to him by—
(i) the authority’s chief finance officer acting in pursuance of his duties under section 114 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988; and
(ii) the authority’s monitoring officer acting in pursuance of his duties under section 5(2) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989; and
(b) give the reasons for those decisions in accordance with the authority’s and any statutory requirements in relation to the taking of an executive decision.
(2) In sub-paragraph (1)(b) above and in paragraph 9(2) below, “executive decision” is to be construed in accordance with any regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 22 of the Local Government Act 2000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3575/schedule/1/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-model-code-of-conduct-england-order-2001/schedule-1/paragraph-6
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