161   Adoption of draft local policy

(1)  After considering all submissions received by it concerning the draft local policy, the council may decide:

(a)  to amend its draft local policy, or

(b)  to adopt it without amendment, or

(c)  not to adopt it, except where the adoption of criteria is mandatory.

(2)  If the council decides to amend its draft local policy, it may publicly exhibit the amended draft local policy in accordance with this Part or, if the council is of the opinion that the amendments are not substantial, it may adopt the amended draft local policy without public exhibition.