Section 25B: Title of civic chair

Local Government Act 1972 · 1972 c.70

Part II: Local Government Areas and Authorities in Wales

25B(1)

This section applies where—

(a) a principal council have determined to have a presiding member under section 24A, and

(b) the chairman of the council is not entitled to the style of "mayor" or "maer".

25B(2)

The chairman of the council is entitled to the style of "civic chair" or "cadeirydd dinesig".

25B(3)

The vice-chairman of the council is entitled to the style of "civic vice-chair" or "dirprwy gadeirydd dinesig".

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