# The Merthyr Tydfil and Powys (Areas) Order 2009, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WALES
Made 5 April 2009
Laid before the National Assembly for Wales 7 April 2009
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales, having submitted to the Welsh Ministers, in accordance with sections 54(1) and 58(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, a report dated July 2008 on a review of part of the boundary between the County of Powys and the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil, together with the proposals formulated by the Commission thereon;
And the Welsh Ministers having decided to give effect to these proposals without modification;
And more than six weeks having elapsed since these proposals were submitted to the Welsh Ministers;
The Welsh Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred on the Secretary of State by section 58(2) and (4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 and now vested in them so far as exercisable in relation to Wales, make the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2009/889/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merthyr-tydfil-and-powys-areas-order-2009/introduction
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