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Local Government Act 2009
sec.159When a councillor’s term starts
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### sec.159 When a councillor’s term starts
A councillor’s term starts on—
if the councillor is elected—the day after the conclusion of the councillor’s election; or
if the councillor is appointed—the day on which the councillor is appointed.
- (a) if the councillor is elected—the day after the conclusion of the councillor’s election; or
- (b) if the councillor is appointed—the day on which the councillor is appointed.