Michelle Haywood says it could see authorities 'wait out' proving an imposed service
The infrastructure minister says the addition of 'post legislative scrutiny' into the Local Government Amendment Bill could be seen as the department 'marking its own homework'.
In a letter to the Legislative Council, Michelle Haywood claims the provision could mean local authorities 'wait out' from providing a service because the clause will be reviewed in three year's time.
Clause five was seen as controversial by local authorities because it gives the DoI the power to impose functions - this has been amended by the Legislative Council to ensure financial reports and consultations are carried out first.
Minister Haywood also says the review should instead be carried out by LegCo as it has the ability to issue calls for evidence and to hold and record evidence sessions with those affected.
Her letter also says that the completed report should be laid before Tynwald with recommendations, but under Tynwald rule it must be subject to a motion to allow the court to approve or reject the recommendations.
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