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27Division of Victoria into 8 regions
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27 Division of Victoria into 8 regions
(1) The State of Victoria is to be divided into 8 regions each of which is to return 5 members to the Council.
(2) Each region must—
(a) consist of 11 districts; and
(b) have a boundary that is contiguous with the boundaries of the districts that constitute the region.
(3) The Electoral Boundaries Commission must in accordance with the **Electoral Boundaries Commission Act 1982**—
(a) divide the State of Victoria into regions; and
(b) publish the name and boundaries of each region in the Government Gazette.
S. 27A inserted by No. 2/2003 s. 9.