616How does the Grants Commission decide on its recommendations?

616 How does the Grants Commission decide on its recommendations?

616 How does the Grants Commission decide on its recommendations?

(1) Before making a recommendation under section 615, the Grants Commission—

(a) must hold such hearings and make such inspections, investigations and inquiries as it thinks necessary, and

(b) may require a council to provide any information which may, in the opinion of the Grants Commission, assist it.

(2) A requirement to provide information may specify the form in which, the period within which and the person to whom the information is to be provided.

(3) A council, or an association of councils, may make submissions to the Grants Commission with respect to any matter likely to affect a recommendation under section 615 concerning the council or the association.