1 In section 9 (vacation of office on account of non-attendance)—N.I.
(a)in subsection (1), for “and (3)” substitute “ to (4) ”;
(b)after subsection (3) add—
“(4) Any period during which a councillor is suspended or partially suspended under Part 9 of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 is to be disregarded for the purpose of calculating the period of six months under subsection (1) (and accordingly—
(a)a period during which a councillor fails to attend meetings of the council that falls immediately before, and
(b)a period during which a councillor fails to attend meetings of the council that falls immediately after,
a period of suspension or partial suspension are to be treated as consecutive).”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 9 para. 1 in operation at 2.6.2014 by S.R. 2014/153, art. 2, Sch. 1
2 In section 42 (councillors not to be appointed officers)—N.I.
(a)after “paid office” insert “ which is prescribed under section 4(1)(a) ”;
(b)omit subsection (2).
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 9 para. 2 in operation at 1.2.2015 by S.R. 2015/28, art. 2(c)
Prospective
3 In section 143 (orders and regulations), for “115(2A)” substitute “ 4(1)(a) or 115(2A) ”.N.I.
4 In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (declaration of councillor on acceptance of office), for “be guided by the Northern Ireland code of local government conduct” substitute “ observe the Northern Ireland Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors (as revised from time to time) ”.N.I.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 9 para. 4 in operation at 2.6.2014 by S.R. 2014/153, art. 2, Sch. 1