# The Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001, Paragraph 3


Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the appointment or dismissal of, or disciplinary action against—
(a) the officer designated as the head of the authority’s paid service;
(b) a statutory chief officer within the meaning of section 2(6) of the 1989 Act (politically restricted posts);
(c) a non-statutory chief officer within the meaning of section 2(7) of the 1989 Act;
(d) a deputy chief officer within the meaning of section 2(8) of the 1989 Act; or
(e) a person appointed in pursuance of section 9 of the 1989 Act (assistants for political groups).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3384/schedule/1/part/II/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-standing-orders-england-regulations-2001/schedule-1/part-II/paragraph-3
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