37.This section ensures that the local authority is not permitted to delegate the duties and functions bestowed on it by this Measure in respect of: designating the head of democratic services; providing him/her with staff, accommodation and other resources; appointment of a democratic services committee, its members (in compliance with the provisions) and its chair; resolving that a democratic services committee should meet; and considering a report or recommendations prepared by the democratic services committee.
Commentary on Sections Part 1 – Strengthening local democracy Section 20 – Local authority functions not to be delegated