Regulation 5 Role of the selector

(1)

The Secretary of State must appoint a person (the “selector”).

(2)

The selector must be a person who represents the interests of local authorities.

(3)

A local authority whose proposal has been rejected, in whole or in part, by the Secretary of State may submit that proposal to the selector.

(4)

The role of the selector is to—

(a)

consider a proposal, or part of a proposal, submitted to it under paragraph (3);

(b)

in considering whether or not to submit a proposal under sub-paragraph (c), or part of a proposal, take into account the views of the advisory panel, consisting of such other persons who represent the interests of local authorities or interested local persons as the selector thinks fit;

(c)

submit that proposal, or part of a proposal, to the Secretary of State for reconsideration if, in its opinion, it—

(i)

would promote the sustainability of local communities; and

(ii)

could and should be taken forward by the Secretary of State;

(d)

at the same time as the proposal or part of a proposal is submitted under sub-paragraph (c), submit its reasons for holding that opinion.