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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 March 2026
Debate
English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillContribution
63: Schedule 3, page 131, line 28, leave out “and” and insert—
“(aa) the commissioner must not carry out any work as commissioner, except work in preparation for the ending of the appointment in accordance with paragraph (b); and”Member’s explanatory statement
This would apply where a mayor ceases to hold office early (eg. because of resignation or death) and any commissioners appointed by the mayor also leave office. The amendment would stop the commissioners from carrying out work until they leave office, unless it is work in preparation for the ending of the appointment.
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