# The Local Elections (Ordinary Day of Elections in 2009) Order 2008, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 37A(10) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Local Government, England
Made ***
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(1)
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 37A of the Representation of the People Act 1983.
Before making this Order, the Secretary of State consulted the following about the proposal—
(a) the Electoral Commission, and
(b) such other persons as she considered appropriate.
In accordance with section 37A(10) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, a draft of this Order was laid before, and approved by, both Houses of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2008/9780110843513/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-local-elections-ordinary-day-of-elections-in-2009-order-2008/introduction
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