(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force section 17 of the Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”), together with schedule 1 of that Act, on 28 September 2021.
By virtue of article 3 of this Order, section 17 and schedule 1 of the 2006 Act do not have effect in relation to a Scottish local government election held on or before 4 May 2022.
The Bill for the 2006 Act received Royal Assent on 1 August 2006. Sections 61 to 63 of the 2006 Act came into force on that day.