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Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 2 Ch. 1: transfer of functions (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 60(2)(3)(b), 148(3)(b) (with s. 63(1)(4)); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(i)
For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a)a council is “subject to a scheme for whole-council elections” if all of its councillors are to be elected in each year in which it holds ordinary elections of councillors;
(b)a council is “subject to a scheme for elections by halves” if one-half (or as nearly as may be) of its councillors are to be elected in each year in which it holds ordinary elections of councillors;
(c)a council is “subject to a scheme for elections by thirds” if one-third (or as nearly as may be) of its councillors are to be elected in each year in which it holds ordinary elections of councillors.
Commencement Information
I1S. 31 in force at 30.12.2007, see s. 245(2)
If a council passes a resolution under section 32, 37 or 39 (“the earlier resolution”) it may not pass another resolution under any of those sections before the end of five years beginning with the day on which the earlier resolution is passed.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 31A inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 24(6), 240(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11)