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Local Government Act 1972, Paragraph 9 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Valid from 12/01/2010
[F19(1)A resolution is passed in accordance with this paragraph if—E+W
(a)it is passed by a majority of the eligible persons voting on the resolution,
(b)the number of eligible persons voting on the resolution is at least 10% of the number of eligible persons to whom notice is sent under paragraph 8(4) above, and the resolution is notified to the relevant council within six weeks from the voting date.
(2)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(c) above, the resolution is notified by delivery of the following documents to the relevant council—
(a)a copy of the resolution;
(b)a copy of the notice sent under paragraph 8(4) above;
(c)a statement in writing of the names of the eligible persons to whom the notice was sent;
(d)a statement in writing of the number of eligible persons who voted on the resolution and of the number who voted in favour of it;
(e)all ballot papers returned in accordance with the notice.
(3)The relevant council must keep the documents delivered under sub-paragraph (2) above, but need not keep those within paragraphs (b) to (e) of that sub-paragraph if it considers that it is no longer reasonably necessary to do so.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 28A inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(3), 148(1)(d)
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