(1) In section 10(2) of the Valuation of Land Act 1960 , after "subsection (1)" insert "within the time specified in subsection (3)(b) or the acceptance of a nomination by the valuer-general as provided under subsection (3A)".
(2) After section 10(3) of the Valuation of Land Act 1960 insert —
"(3A) Despite subsection (3)(b), the valuer-general may accept a nomination from a council to be the valuation authority in respect of the municipal district of the nominating council after the day specified in that subsection if the valuer-general considers it appropriate to do so.".
(3) In section 10(4) of the Valuation of Land Act 1960 , after "subsection (1)" insert "that was made within the time specified in subsection (3)(b) or a nomination that was accepted as provided under subsection (3A)".
(4) In section 10(5) of the Valuation of Land Act 1960 , after "subsection (1)" insert "that was made within the time specified in subsection (3)(b) or a nomination that was accepted as provided under subsection (3A)".