# The European Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers) Order 2003, Introduction: Introductory text


REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 19th December 2003
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(1)
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 6(2)(b) and (3)(b) of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002, after consultation with the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 7(2)(b) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3362/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-parliamentary-elections-returning-officers-order-2003/introduction
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