# The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2004, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force parts of section 4 and section 6 of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 on 20th August 2004. Section 4 of the Act relates to reviews of electoral arrangements. Article 2 of the Order makes a transitional provision.
The Act received Royal Assent on 29th July 2004. Sections 15, 16, and 17 came into force on Royal Assent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/351/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-governance-scotland-act-2004-commencement-no-1-and-transitional-provisions-order-2004/note
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