Section 39 Power to appoint replacement auditor

England and Wales Not yet in force

(1)

Where a person appointed by F1the Auditor General for Wales under this Chapter in relation to an entity for a financial year dies, is dismissed or is unable or unwilling to act, the F2Auditor General for Wales may (subject to this Chapter) appoint a replacement in relation to that entity for that financial year.

(2)

Before making an appointment under this section the Auditor General for Wales must consult the entity.

(3)

After making an appointment under this section the Auditor General for Wales must notify the local authority with which the entity is connected.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 39(1) substituted (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 101(2); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(x) (with Sch. para. 10) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2)
F2: Words in s. 39 substituted (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 101(3); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(x) (with Sch. para. 10) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2)