Local Government Act 1974

Membership, wards, and constituencies - Extraordinary vacancies

101ZA: Member's right to resign

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"Councillors can quit their job at any time"

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If you are a member, you have the right to resign. This is stated in section 101ZA of the Local Government Act 1974. You can find more information about changes to this section in the Local Government Act 2002, which repealed this section on 1 July 2003.

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Extraordinary vacancies

101ZAMember's right to resign (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 101ZA: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).