Local Government Act, 2001
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Changing of name of locality situated in more than one local authority area. |
195.—(1) Where a locality is situated in the functional area of more than one local authority, one of the authorities concerned, may by resolution adopt a proposal to change the name of a locality 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) Before the local authority concerned adopts a proposal under subsection (1), it shall have acquired the consent of the other relevant authority to that proposal by way of resolution. | ||
(4) Subsections (3) to (6) of section 194 apply to the adoption of a proposal to change the name of a locality situated in the functional area of more than one authority, subject to such modifications or adaptations as are necessary. |