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Local Government Act 1993

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#### 227 Who elects the mayor? 227 Who elects the mayor? > The mayor of an area is the person elected to the office of mayor by— > > > (a) the councillors from among their number, unless there is a decision in force under this Division which provides for the election of the mayor by the electors, or > > > (b) the electors, if such a decision is in force. > > Note. > > As to the election of the mayor, see also section 282.

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