Paragraph 1

(1)

The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 1 (overview), in subsection (4)(f) after “collaborate” insert “ , and to demerge ”.

(3)

In section 37 (local well-being assessments), in subsection (2) omit “(6) or”.

(4)

In section 39 (local well-being plans)—

(a)

omit subsection (6);

(b)

in subsection (7)—

(i)

for “Subsequently, each” substitute “ Each ”;

(ii)

for “subsequent ordinary election under that section” substitute “ ordinary election under section 26 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) ”.

(5)

In the heading of section 47, for “Merging” substitute “ Merger and demerger of ”.

(6)

In section 49 (directions)—

(a)

in subsection (1)—

(i)

after “or” insert “ (8) or section ”;

(ii)

after “public services” insert “ board or ”;

(b)

after subsection (2) insert—

“(3)
The Welsh Ministers may vary or revoke such a direction.”;

(c)

in the heading, after “merge” insert “ , demerge ”.

(7)

In section 55 (interpretation), in the definition of “local well-being plan” for “or amended and published as amended under section 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.

(8)

In Schedule 3 (further provision about public services boards), in paragraph 6(3) (sub-groups)—

(a)

in paragraph (h), after “44” insert “ or 47 ”;

(b)

in paragraph (i), after sub-paragraph (i) (and before the “or” which follows it) insert—

“(ia)
if the board is a merged board under section 47, demerges or partially demerges under section 47(7),”.