2017 No. 67
The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 114 and 117(1A) and (5) of, and paragraph 12 of Schedule 5B to, the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 M1.
The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission about this Order in accordance with paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 5B to that Act.
The provisions of this Order which relate to the limitation of election expenses (and the creation of criminal offences in connection with the limitation of such expenses) are made in accordance with a recommendation of the Electoral Commission.
In accordance with section 117(2) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
2009 c. 20. Section 117 was amended, and Schedule 5B inserted, by the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1).