(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order prescribes the form of declaration of acceptance of office to be made by the chairman, vice-chairman or a councillor of the council of a county, district or London borough under section 83(1) of the Local Government Act 1972. The declarant is required to undertake to be guided by the National Code of Local Government Conduct issued under section 31(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.