Scottish Statutory Instruments

2016 No. 7

Representation Of The People

The Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2016

Made

11th January 2016

Laid before the Scottish Parliament

13th January 2016

Coming into force

1st March 2016

The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3(1) and 16(2)(a) of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004(1) and all other powers enabling them to do so.

In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(j) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000(2) they have consulted the Electoral Commission.

(1)

2004 asp 9.

(2)

2000 c.41. Section 7(2)(j) was added by section 12 of the Local Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 10).