SCHEDULE 1Initial reviews of electoral arrangements etc.
Power to make regulations where recommendations are made
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1
After receiving a final report under paragraph 8 containing recommendations from the Commission in relation to an initial review, the Welsh Ministers may by regulations—
a
implement any recommendation contained in the report, with or without modifications;
b
make other provision they consider appropriate for the electoral arrangements and for relevant consequential changes for the area under review.
2
The Welsh Ministers, in considering the electoral arrangements for an area under review for the purpose of making regulations under sub-paragraph (1), must do the things set out in paragraph 5(1)(a) and (b) (and paragraph 5(2) and (4) apply accordingly).
3
No regulations may be made under sub-paragraph (1) until the end of the period of six weeks beginning with the date on which the report under paragraph 8 is published by the Commission.
4
The Welsh Ministers may require the Commission to provide them with any further information or documents they consider appropriate in relation to the Commission's recommendations.