The Local Authorities (Allowances for Members) (Wales) Regulations 2007
Section 18 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 provides the power for the Secretary of State to authorise or require any relevant authority specified in Regulations to make a scheme providing for the payment of (amongst others) a basic allowance to councillors and a special responsibility allowance to councillors with special responsibilities. This power is now vested in the National Assembly for Wales by virtue of the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999.