Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2002

4Questions about date of birth

5Amendments to voting procedure

6Voting by persons with disabilities

7Tendered ballot papers

8Validity of declaration of identity

9Form of declaration of identity

10Interpretation of the 1985 Order

11Absent votes for an indefinite period at local election

12Absent votes for a particular local election

13Applicants no longer resident at qualifying address

14Procedure of receipt of postal ballot papers

SCHEDULEPARAGRAPHS SUBSTITUTED FOR PARAGRAPHS 13 TO 17 OF PART III OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE 1985 ORDER

For paragraphs 13 to 17 of Part III of Schedule...

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

Made2002

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: