Jan 25 2011
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Combined Mayor and Chief Executive for London?
Combined Mayor and Chief Executive for London?
A review has been ordered by Greater London Authority (GLA) chief executive Leo Boland into whether his role should be combined with that of elected mayor Boris Johnson.
Proposals in the Localism Bill would enable the mayor immediately to add the chief executive’s powers to his existing role, if the review concludes that only one person is required to fulfil both remits.
If the two positions were combined, the GLA could abolish the chief executive’s role immediately. It would, however, still be required to maintain a head of paid service.
The Localism Bill includes a reserve power, albeit requiring secondary legislation, for the Secretary of State to unite all three roles.
25 January 2010
