Regulation 1 Citation, commencement, transition and interpretation

These Regulations may be cited as the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

These Regulations come into force on 6th April 2014 but have no effect in relation to any election in respect of which the date of the poll specified in the notice of election is on or before 21st May 2014.

In these Regulations “the 2007 Regulations” means the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007^f1.

In these Regulations, unless otherwise stated, any reference to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation or Schedule bearing that number in the 2007 Regulations.