# The Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2022, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 16(5) of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Representation Of The People
Made 2022
Coming into force 2022
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3 and 16 of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 16(5) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(j) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Electoral Commission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2022/9780111052655/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scottish-local-government-elections-amendment-order-2022/introduction
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