Local Elections Postponement Act, 1922

Definitions.

9.—In this Act—the expression “Borough” includes “County Borough,” the expression “Councillor” includes “Alderman”; the word “existing” when used in respect of a councillor of a borough council or urban district council or commissioner of a town means holding office at the date of the passing of this Act and when used in respect of a councillor of any other council or a member of any other local body means holding office at the date of the order postponing the statutory elections to such council or body; the expression “Statutory Election” means an election to fill the places of councillors, commissioners or members of a local body retiring on the expiration of their term of office; the expression “Prescribed Date” means the date prescribed under this Act by the Minister for the holding of the statutory elections to the council, body of commissioners or other local body to which the expression relates; the expression “The Minister” means the Minister for Local Government; the expression “Local Body” means any body whose accounts are required by or under any statute to be audited by an auditor appointed by the Minister; the word “Statute” includes Act of the British Parliament having the force of law in Saorstát Eireann as well as Act of the Oireachtas.