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Local Government Act 1993
227Who elects the mayor?
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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—
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> > (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
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> > (b) the electors, if such a decision is in force.
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> Note.
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> As to the election of the mayor, see also section 282.