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Local Government Act 2002

Governance and management of local authorities and community boards - Local boards

48F: Indemnification and liability of local board members

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“Rules about protecting local board members and what they're responsible for”

If you are a member of a local board, you have certain protections and responsibilities. Sections 43, 46, and 47 of this law apply to you in the same way they apply to members of the governing body of the unitary authority. This means you have similar rights and duties as those in higher positions.

However, there’s an important difference. You can only be held responsible under Section 46 or 47 for matters that your local board is in charge of. This means you’re not liable for things outside your board’s responsibilities.

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Local boards

48FIndemnification and liability of local board members

  1. Sections 43, 46, and 47 apply to a member of a local board, with any necessary modifications, as if the member were a member of the governing body of the unitary authority.

  2. However, a member of a local board can be liable under section 46 or 47 only in respect of a matter that is the responsibility of the member's local board.

Notes
  • Section 48F: inserted, on , by section 17 of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2014 (2014 No 55).