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Equality Act 2010

Section 59: Interpretation
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196.This section explains the meaning of various terms used in section 58. In particular, it lists the various bodies which are included in the term “local authority” and provides a power for a Minister of the Crown to add to this list of bodies. It also explains what is meant by reference to the carrying-out of official business by members of a local authority.

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  • A local authority member who is considering an application for planning permission while sitting on a council’s Planning Committee would be undertaking “official business”.

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