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Explanatory note

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(This note does not form part of the Order)

This Order prescribes the form of declaration of acceptance of office to be made by a person elected to office as a councillor of a local authority before he can act in that office. The form of declaration requires that person to undertake to be guided by the National Code of Local Government Conduct issued under section 31 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.