Regulation 20 Procedure for alternative arrangements for reviewI1

For the purposes of section 17(1) of the 1989 Act alternative arrangements for appointments to a body shall be approved in the manner prescribed in paragraph (2).

Notice of the proposal to adopt such arrangements shall be given to each member of the authority or committee, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 4(2)(b) and (3) of Part I of Schedule 12 to the 1972 Act as if that notice were a summons to attend a meeting of a principal council within the meaning of section 270 of that Act^f1 and as if the authority or committee were such a council.

It shall be sufficient compliance with paragraph (2) if an agenda indicating that the approval of alternative arrangements for appointments is to be considered by the authority or committee is sent to every member of the authority or committee, as the case may be.

Any appointment made by an authority or committee in accordance with alternative arrangements shall not be invalidated by reason only that a member has not received such notice or agenda as is mentioned in paragraph (2) or (3).