Section 9KC Resolution of local authorityF1

A resolution of a local authority is required in order for the authority to make a change in governance arrangements.

As soon as practicable after passing such a resolution a local authority must—

Subsection (4) applies if a local authority passes a resolution in accordance with this section (“Resolution A”) which makes a change in governance arrangements of the kind set out in—

Subsection (4) also applies if a local authority passes a resolution to continue to operate the committee system in accordance with section 9K(9); and, in such a case, “Resolution A” means the resolution to continue to operate the committee system.

The local authority may not pass another resolution that makes a change in governance arrangements of a kind mentioned in subsection (3) (“Resolution B”) before the end of the period of F34 years beginning with the date Resolution A is passed, unless

This subsection applies where Resolution B—

Where subsection (4A) applies, the local authority may submit a proposal to the Secretary of State for consent to pass Resolution B before the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the date Resolution A is passed.

A proposal must specify—

The Secretary of State may consent to a proposal only if the Secretary of State considers that the change in governance arrangements is likely to improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of some or all of the people who live or work in the area of the local authority.

If the Secretary of State consents to a proposal, the local authority may pass Resolution B—

The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about—

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See sections 9NC and 9ND (transfer of functions: changes in governance arrangements) for further provision about when a resolution under this section may be passed.