Local Government Act, 2001
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Changing of name of locality situated in one local authority area. |
194.—(1) A local authority may by resolution, adopt a proposal to change the name of a locality in its functional area to a proposed new name. | |
(2) The area of the locality to which the proposal referred to in subsection (1) relates shall be described in that proposal, whether by reference to a map or otherwise. | ||
(3) Where a local authority adopts a proposal under subsection (1) it shall seek in accordance with regulations made by the Minister under section 196 , the consent of the majority of the qualified electors in the locality concerned to the proposed new name. | ||
(4) Where a majority of the qualified electors consent to the proposed new name the Cathaoirleach of the local authority concerned shall make a declaration confirming such consent and specifying the proposed new name and the date on which it comes into operation. | ||
(5) A declaration made by the Cathaoirleach of a local authority under subsection (4) shall be in such form as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Minister under section 196 . | ||
(6) Section 196 applies to this section, as appropriate. |