# The Somerset (Electoral Changes) Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


This Statutory Instrument has been printed in substitution of the SI of the same number and is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that Statutory Instrument.
Local Government, England
Made 29th November 2012
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) and (3)
Under section 58(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the 2009 Act”) the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (“the Commission”) published a report dated June 2012 stating its recommendations for changes to the electoral arrangements for the county of Somerset. The Commission has decided to give effect to the recommendations.
A draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and a period of forty days has expired and neither House has resolved that the instrument be not made.
The Commission makes the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 59(1) of the 2009 Act:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2984/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/somerset-electoral-changes-order-2012/introduction
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