EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made under section 2(1) to (4) of the Local Government (Meetings and Performance) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021. These Regulations make provision regarding the running of council meetings.
Regulation 1 sets out preliminary matters and defines terms used in these Regulations.
Regulation 2 makes provision for remote attendance at council meetings by members of the council and requires a council to make standing orders regarding the decision to hold a meeting remotely, the conduct of the meeting and access by the public.
Regulation 3 makes related modifications to the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014.