# The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2011, Introduction: Introductory text


Representation Of The People, England And Wales
Made 28th February 2011
Laid before Parliament 3rd March 2011
Coming into force 24th March 2011
The Lord President of the Council, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 36(1) and (2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, makes the following Rules.
The Lord President of the Council has consulted the Electoral Commission about these Rules 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/2011/563/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-principal-areas-england-and-wales-amendment-rules-2011/introduction
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