# The European Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers) Order 2013, Introduction: Introductory text


Representation Of The People
Made 19th August 2013
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(1)
The Lord President of the Council makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6(2)(b) and (3)(b) of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002.
In accordance with section 7(2)(b) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Lord President of the Council has consulted the Electoral Commission prior to making this Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2064/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-parliamentary-elections-returning-officers-order-2013/introduction
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