# Local Government Act 1985, Section 23: Preliminary.


In this Part of this Act “the appointed day”, in relation to the establishment of the authorities mentioned in the following provisions (in this Act referred to as “joint authorities”), means such day before the abolition date as the Secretary of State may by order appoint, and different days may be appointed for different authorities.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/section/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1985/section-23
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