# Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Act 2003 (repealed), Section 23: Electoral Commission exercise of functions

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In carrying out their functions under this Part the Electoral Commission must have regard (in particular) to—
(a) the need to reflect the identities and interests of local communities;
(b) the need to secure that the number of electors for an electoral area for an assembly is as near as is reasonably practicable to the number of electors for the other electoral areas (taking account, where appropriate, of special geographical considerations);
(c) guidance given by the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/10/section/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regional-assemblies-preparations-act-2003-repealed/section-23
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