The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2013
As a result of legislation enacted by the Northern Ireland Assembly, Northern Ireland will be divided into 11 local government districts rather than the existing 26 local government districts. To ensure a smooth transition to the local government districts, Northern Ireland legislation provides for the creation of statutory transition committees and for the new councils to operate in parallel with the existing councils for a transitional period. To facilitate this, elections to the new councils need to be brought forward by one year.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
11 Dec 2013
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
Accordingly, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by section 84(1), (1A), (2) and (3) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order as follows:
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