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(1) This Order may be cited as the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2004.
(2) In this Order “the Act” means the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004.
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The day appointed for the coming into force of sections 4(1) to (4), (5)(a) to (c) and (f) (reviews of electoral arrangements) and 6 (interpretation of Part 1) of the Act for all purposes is 20th August 2004.
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In exercising the functions conferred under the provisions referred to in article 2 above, the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland and the Scottish Ministers shall act on the assumption that the provisions of Part 1 of the Act are in force for all purposes.
ANDREW P KERR
A member of the Scottish Executive
St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh
19th August 2004