Explanatory Notes

Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021

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20 January 2021

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Elections

Section 16 - Change of electoral cycle for elected mayors from four years to five years

111.Section 16 amends section 39 of the Local Government Act 2000 (the ”2000 Act”) in order to change the term of office of an elected mayor from four to five years.