# The Local Elections (Declaration of Acceptance of Office) Order 2012, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order prescribes the form of declaration of office for members and elected mayors of country, district, London borough and parish councils in accordance with section 83 of the Local Government Act 1972. The declaration must be made within two months of election for county, district and London borough councillors or, in the case of parish councillors, in accordance with section 83(4) of the 1972 Act.
Article 3 revokes the Local Elections (Declaration of Acceptance of Office) Order 2001.
A full impact assessment has not been produced in relation to this Order as no impact on the private and voluntary sectors is foreseen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1465/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-declaration-of-acceptance-of-office-order-2012/note
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