Part 2Children’s services in England
Local authority administration
19Lead member for children’s services
1
A F1local authority in England must, in making arrangements for the discharge of—
a
the functions conferred on or exercisable by the authority specified in section 18(1)(a) and (b), and
b
such other functions conferred on or exercisable by the authority as the authority consider appropriate,
designate one of their members as their “lead member for children’s services”.
2
A F1local authority in England must have regard to any guidance given to them by the Secretary of State for the purposes of subsection (1).