# The Local Elections (Principal Areas and Parishes and Communities) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Rules 2006, Introduction: Introductory text


REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 16th February 2006
Laid before Parliament 22nd February 2006
Coming into force 24th March 2006
The Secretary of State makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by section 36(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983.
In accordance with section 7(1) and 7(2)(d) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, he has consulted the Electoral Commission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/390/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-principal-areas-and-parishes-and-communities-amendment-england-and-wales-rules-2006/introduction
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