2020 No. 239

Representation Of The People

The Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2020

Made

Laid before the Scottish Parliament

Coming into force

The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3(1)(a) and 16(2)(a) and (3) of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 20041 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(j) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20002, they have consulted the Electoral Commission.