Local Elections Act, 1937

Provisions consequential on the alteration of the times of borough elections.

17.—The following provisions shall have effect in relation to the terms of office current at the passing of this Act of the members of the Council, that is to say:—

(a) as regards those members whose terms of office are due to expire on the fifth day after the borough election which would, but for this Act, be held in 1937, such terms shall continue until the fifth day after the appointed day,

(b) as regards those members whose terms of office are due to expire on the fifth day after the borough election which would, but for this Act, be held in 1938, such terms shall continue until the fifth day after the first borough election after the appointed day,

(c) as regards those members whose terms of office are due to expire on the fifth day after the borough election which would, but for this Act, be held in 1939, such terms shall continue until the fifth day after the second borough election after the appointed day.