Part 2

Electoral arrangements
Chapter 1

Power of district councils in England to change electoral scheme

Introductory

Minimum period between resolutions to change electoral schemes
31A
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.
Pt. 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)
S. 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)