Introductory Text
1.Citation, commencement and interpretation
2.Functions of new councils and existing councils during the transitional period
3.Temporary modifications relating to bye-laws
4.Duty of existing councils to assist new councils
5.Application of the Northern Ireland Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors during the transitional period
6.Positions of responsibility in new councils during the transitional period
7.Incorporation of mandatory provisions in standing orders
8.Access by new councils to information held by Northern Ireland Departments
9.Continuity of exercise of functions
10.Final meetings of existing councils
11.Winding up of existing councils
12.Statements of accounts of statutory transition committees
Signature
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1
Provisions of local government legislation not applied to new councils during the transitional period
SCHEDULE 2
Provisions of local government legislation not applied to existing councils during the transitional period
SCHEDULE 3
Mandatory Provisions in Standing Orders
1.Interpretation
PART 1 Voting
2.Standing order – decisions to be taken by a qualified majority
PART 2 Appointment of Councillors to Committees
3.Standing order – appointment of more than one committee
4.Nomination
Explanatory Note