Article 5 – Protection of local authority boundaries Changes in local authority boundaries shall not be made without prior consultation of the local communities concerned, possibly by means of a referendum where this is permitted by statute. 6 European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill Schedule—The Charter Articles Article 6 – Appropriate administrative structures and resources for the tasks of local authorities 1 Without prejudice to more general statutory provisions, local authorities shall be able to determine their own internal administrative structures in order to adapt them to local needs and ensure effective management. 5 2 The conditions of service of local government employees...