# The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 1985, Introduction: Introductory text


NORTHERN IRELAND
Laid before Parliament in draft
Made 20th March 1985
Coming into Operation 27th March 1985
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 20th day of March 1985
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas a draft of this Order has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty in exercise of the powers conferred by section 38(1)(a) and (4) of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1985/454/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-northern-ireland-order-1985/introduction
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