Paragraph 3 Reconstitution or replacement of the governing bodyI1

The governing body and the local authority must secure that as soon as reasonably practicable after the commencement of the implementation period (and in any event within a period of three months beginning on the implementation date) the governing body are reconstituted in accordance with the new instrument of government, and the Constitution Regulations.

The current governing body must exercise their functions under the Act and these Regulations in a manner calculated to enable the local authority to fulfil their duties under sub-paragraph (1).