Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007
2007 CHAPTER 28
Commentary on Sections
Part 2: Electoral Arrangements
Power of district councils to change to whole-council elections
Section 33: Resolution for whole-council elections: requirements
117.Section 33 sets out the requirements for passing a resolution for whole-council elections. The resolution can only be passed during a specified period. This period differs according to whether the council is a metropolitan district council or a non-metropolitan one. The resolution must be passed by a majority of at least two-thirds of members voting at a specially convened meeting of which notice of the object has been given. Section 33(7) enables the Secretary of State to extend the period during which the decision must be taken.
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