# Local Government Act 1972, Section 16A: Appointed councillors


(1) A parish council may appoint persons to be councillors of the council.
(2) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—
(a) the appointment of persons under this section;
(b) the holding of office after appointment under this section.
(3) The regulations may, in particular, make provision about any of the following matters—
(a) persons who may be appointed;
(b) the number of persons who may be appointed;
(c) the term of office of persons appointed;
(d) the right of persons appointed to participate in decision-making by the council (including voting);
(e) purposes for which a person appointed is to be treated as an elected councillor;
(f) the filling of vacancies.
(4) In exercising a function under or by virtue of this section a parish council must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State about the exercise of that function.
(5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/16A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1972/section-16A
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