# The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums)(England) Regulations 2012, Introduction: Introductory text

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Local Government, England
Made 8th February 2012
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9MG and 105 of the Local Government Act 2000 .
In accordance with section 9MG(6) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission on the questions to be asked at a referendum as specified in these Regulations.
In accordance with section 105(6) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/323/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-conduct-of-referendumsengland-regulations-2012/introduction
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