42Timetable for implementation of proposals: referendumW
(1)This section applies to a local authority's proposals if the proposed form of executive is subject to approval in a referendum.
(2)The timetable with respect to the implementation of the proposals must comply with subsections (3) and (4).
(3)The timetable must be such as to secure that the local authority will hold the referendum within the period that—
(a)begins two months after, and
(b)ends six months after,
the day on which the local authority sends the Welsh Ministers the copy of the proposals.
(4)The timetable must be such as to secure that, if the result of the referendum is to approve the change of executive arrangements, the local authority will make that change within the period of six months beginning with the day on which the referendum is held.