# The Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) Regulations 2001, Paragraph 2


Subject to paragraphs 3 and 4, the function of appointment and dismissal of, and taking disciplinary action against, a member of staff of the authority must be discharged, on behalf of the authority, by the council manager or by an officer nominated by him.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3384/schedule/1/part/III/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-standing-orders-england-regulations-2001/schedule-1/part-III/paragraph-2
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