51.Amends section 11 of the 1972 Act to allow the statutory limit on the size of a local authority executive to be increased to allow the appointment of a temporary replacement for an executive member who is taking family absence as provided for in Part 2 of this measure. This is an enabling provision so there is no obligation to appoint an additional member.
Commentary on Sections Part 2 - Family Absence for members of local authorities Section 32 Amendment of Local Government Act 2000