(1) A Council may make a statement in respect of greenhouse gas emissions reductions resulting from the performance of the Council's powers and duties under the Local Government Act 1989 on or before 1 August 2020.
(2) A Council may make a statement in respect of greenhouse gas emissions reductions on or before 1 August in every fifth year after 1 August 2020 up to and including 1 August 2045.
(3) A Council pledge must relate to the period of 5 years starting on 1 January in the year following its preparation.