# The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Rules 2022, Introduction: Introductory text


Local Government, England
Representation Of The People, England
Made 4th October 2022
Laid before Parliament 17th October 2022
Coming into force 9th November 2022
The Secretary of State makes these Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by section 36(1) and (2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983.
The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(d) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/1029/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-principal-areas-england-and-wales-amendment-england-rules-2022/introduction
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