 panel for consideration and recommendation on whether they should be placed for adoption, but from 1 September 2012 the majority of cases are now referred directly to the decision-maker (see paragraph 64). Where a case has been referred to the decision-maker following the consideration and recommendation of the adoption panel, the decision-maker may express a view on any advice given by the panel with regard to contact or the application for a placement order, with any views expressed recorded on the child’s case record. See chapter 1 for guidance on the action the decision-maker must take in making the decision. 2.73. If the decision is that the child should not be placed for adoption, the agency must convene an urgent review to consider alternative plans. 2.74. If the decision is that the child should be placed for adoption, the child’s social worker should alert the family finding team so that they can step up their search for adoptive parents and the local authority’s legal advisers if a placement order is required. See chapter 8 paragraph 3. Local authorities should not wait until a placement order is made before starting their family finding work. To do so would cause unnecessary delay for the child. Adoption Register 2.75. Agencies must refer children to the Adoption Register when they are not actively considering a local match for the child, i.e. being in the process of exploring a potential match with a named prospective adopter. Referrals must be made as soon as possible after, and no later than three months from, the agency decision- maker’s decision that the child should be placed for adoption (AAR 19) (unless they have identified particular prospective adopters and are actively considering placing the child with that prospective adopter). If legal proceedi