A relevant authority's pay policy statement must be approved by a resolution of the authority before it comes into force.

The first statement must be prepared and approved before the end of 31 March 2012.

Each subsequent statement must be prepared and approved before the end of the 31 March immediately preceding the financial year to which it relates.

A relevant authority may by resolution amend its pay policy statement (including after the beginning of the financial year to which it relates).

As soon as is reasonably practicable after approving or amending a pay policy statement, the authority must publish the statement or the amended statement in such manner as it thinks fit (which must include publication on the authority's website).