Part IVE+W Changes in Local Government Areas

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. IV (ss. 46–78) extended with modifications by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 19(5)(6), Sch. 9 para. 3(2)

Initial reviewsE+W

[F164 Review of electoral arrangements for Welsh principal areas.E+W

(1)As soon as practicable after the ordinary election of councillors for any of the Welsh principal areas held in 1995, the Welsh Commission shall—

(a)review the electoral arrangements for that area with a view to considering future electoral arrangements; and

(b)formulate proposals for those arrangements.

(2)The provisions of Part IV of this Act shall apply to a review under subsection (1) above as they apply to a review under section 57 above.

(3)In its application to a review under subsection (1) above, section 58 above shall have effect as if it required—

(a)the Welsh Commission to submit a report for any principal area before such date as the Secretary of State may direct, and

(b)the Secretary of State to make an order under section 58 above giving effect to the proposals of the Commission under subsection (1) above (whether as submitted to him or with modifications).]

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