Detailed Commentary on Sections in Part 2 “Inclusive” approach to exercise of functions Section 73: Local government scheme
272.Under this section the Welsh Ministers are required to make, keep under review, and from time to time remake or revise, a local government scheme, setting out how they propose, in the exercise of their functions, to sustain and promote local government in Wales. When determining the content of the scheme the Welsh Ministers must have regard to any advice or representations on the part of the Partnership Council. The scheme, and any revisions to it must be published and laid before the Assembly as must an annual report by the Welsh Ministers setting out how the proposals in the scheme were implemented during the preceding financial year.