Commentary on Sections Part 1 – Strengthening local democracy Section 18 – Reports and recommendations by head of democratic services
35.Requires the head of democratic services to send a copy of any report or recommendations he or she has prepared on the staffing issues in relation to the discharge of democratic services functions to all members of the democratic services committee. A meeting of the committee must be held to consider such reports or recommendations within three months of their being sent to committee members.