Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament under section 84(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

2002 No.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2002

Made

Coming into force in accordance with article 2

At the Court at , the day of , 2002

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Whereas the Electoral Commission has been consulted in accordance with section 7(3) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20001 about this Order;

And whereas a draft of this Order has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 84(1) and (3) of the Northern Ireland Act 19982, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows: