# The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Uprating Election Expenses) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament under section 84(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Made ***
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) ***
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the [date] day of [date] 2026
Present,
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
In accordance with section 7 (3) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 the Electoral Commission has been consulted prior to this Order being laid before Parliament.
In accordance with section 84 (4) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, His Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Him by section 84 (1) and (2) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order as follows.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348285741/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-local-elections-northern-ireland-uprating-election-expenses-order-2026/introduction
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