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2(1)In this Schedule, “area under review” is to be interpreted in accordance with this paragraph.E+W

(2)Where the Commission is directed under section 11 to conduct an initial review, the area under review is the area of the principal council that has exercised its power under section 8 to change the voting system that applies to the election of its councillors.

(3)Where, after the Welsh Ministers receive a merger application, the Commission is directed under section 138 to conduct an initial review, the area under review is the new principal area that is to be, or is, constituted by merger regulations.

(4)Where—

(a)after the Welsh Ministers have given notice of their proposals as described in section 129(6), the Commission is directed under section 138 to conduct an initial review, and

(b)the transfer of part of the principal area to be abolished to another principal area is proposed, or provided for in restructuring regulations,

the area under review is the area specified in the direction under section 138.

(5)Where—

(a)after the Welsh Ministers have given notice of their proposals as described in section 129(6), the Commission is directed under section 138 to conduct an initial review, and

(b)the constitution of a new principal area is proposed, or provided for in restructuring regulations,

the area under review is the new principal area that is to be constituted by restructuring regulations.

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I1Sch. 1 para. 2(1)(3) in force at 21.1.2021, see s. 175(1)(f)(2)

I2Sch. 1 para. 2(2) in force at 6.5.2022, see s. 175(2)(k)(iii)(6)(b)

I3Sch. 1 para. 2(4)(5) in force at 1.4.2021 by S.I. 2021/297, art. 2(g)

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