Itisessential to thelegalprocess, McDougal says, that a formally sanctioned authority to make decisionbe conjoined with an effectivecontrolensuringthe execution of these decisions.
He is also under investigation for allegations that he "attempted to influence the decision-making process of the West Yorkshire Police Authority in connection with the referral that they had made".
Sir Norman is also facing a second allegation that he "attempted to influence the decision-making process of the West Yorkshire Police Authority in connection with the referral that they had made".
Last Wednesday's county council decision saw the authority's cabinet vote against progressing to the next stage of a process that would have seen studies take place in search of a suitable location for an underground nuclear dump.