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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 creates unitary authorities in Wales which will carry out the functions of existing district and county councils as from 1st April 1996.

Section 39 of the Act provides for the establishment of a body corporate to be known as the Residuary Body for Wales or Corff Gweddilliol Cymru. This Order appoints 1st February 1995 as the day on which the body is to be established.