Explanatory Notes

Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013

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30 July 2013

Commentary on Sections

Part 3 - Arrangements for local government

Chapter 4 - Procedure for local government reviews
Section 49 – Local inquiries

66.This section enables either the Commission or a principal council to organise a local inquiry associated with any review they are conducting. It also enables the Welsh Ministers or a principal council to arrange for a local inquiry when considering making an order revoking a previous order. The person appointed to conduct the inquiry may require persons to attend or provide evidence under oath.