# The Aberdeen City (Electoral Arrangements) Variation Order 2013, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order varies column 2 of the Schedule to the Aberdeen City (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2006 (electoral wards) by substituting new names for electoral wards 3, 4, 5 and 13 as set out in article 2.
The Order is not subject to any parliamentary procedure, in terms of section 26 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The Scottish Ministers published notification of a draft Order in two newspapers circulating in the Aberdeen area on 31st October 2012, made copies available electronically and copies were also made available at Aberdeen City Council offices, including offices in the relevant wards. Representations were invited by 31st December 2012.
Representations were received about the proposed renaming of one ward, which Ministers considered and determined that the ward name should remain unchanged. It is not included in this Order. No representations were received in respect of the four wards that this Order renames.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/115/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/aberdeen-city-electoral-arrangements-variation-order-2013/note
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