Regulation 17 Action before referendum

Before the holding of a referendum under this Part, the authority shall decide the extent to which the functions specified in regulations under section 9D(3)(b) are to be the responsibility of the executive (if applicable) should the form of governance that is the constitutional change proposed in the petition be approved.

Before the holding of a referendum under this Part, the authority shall draw up proposals for the operation of the form of governance that is the constitutional change proposed in the petition.

In drawing up proposals under paragraph (2) the authority shall have regard to any guidance for the time being issued by the Secretary of State under section 9Q.