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<p>It is for local areas to decide what governance arrangements would be of most benefit
and value to their local communities. The costs of such arrangements are critically
dependent on local decisions on how the arrangements are operated, including decisions
about member allowances and the number and frequency of meetings. Accordingly, as
indicated in answer to the Noble Lord's question of 8 July (HL 16984), assessment
undertaken by Government has focused on what different models can deliver, and concludes
that the mayoral model provides a single point of accountability that allows significant
powers and budgets to be devolved to an area.</p>
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