The Local Authorities (Indemnities for Members and Officers) Order 2004The Local Authorities (Indemnities for Members and Officers) Order 2004

This Order provides for circumstances in which a relevant authority in England or a police authority in Wales may provide an indemnity to any of their members or officers. The Local Authorities (Elected Mayors) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1815) provide that the term “member” shall, in this context, include any elected mayor. These powers are in addition to any existing powers that such authorities may have (such as powers under section 111 of the Local Government Act 1972). The relevant authorities in England are—