Local government districts, boundaries and wards
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1
The names of the 11 districts into which Northern Ireland shall be divided for the purposes of local government shall be as set out in Schedule 1.
2
Each district shall comprise the area designated on the maps by reference to the name of the district and demarcated by a red line.
3
The 11 districts shall be divided into wards which shall bear the names set out in Schedule 2; and each such ward shall comprise the area designated on the maps by reference to the name of the ward and demarcated by a blue line.
4
Where a boundary of a district or ward is shown along a road, railway line, path, stream, river or similar topographical feature, it shall be treated as being along the centre line thereof unless otherwise stated on the maps.
5
The wards constituted by this Order shall have the boundaries thereof mered by the Department of Finance and Personnel.
6
In this Article the expression “the maps” shall be construed in accordance with Article 3.
Art. 2 in operation at 1.12.2012 for specified purposes, see art. 1(3)
Art. 2 in operation at 22.5.2014 in so far as not already in operation, see art. 1(2)