Introductory Text
PART I GENERAL
1.Citation and commencement
2.Interpretation
PART II NEW AND CONTINUING DISTRICTS
3.Constitution of new districts of Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
4.District of North West Somerset
5.Existing local government areas
PART III NEW COUNTIES
6.Constitution of new counties
7.The Shrievalty
PART IV ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS
8.Elections for the City of Bristol
9.Elections in Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
10.Suspension of elections and retirement of councillors
PART V LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION IN AVON
11.Structural change
12.Avon and Somerset police authority
13.Amendment of Schedule 1A to the Police Act 1964
14.Fire Services
15.Planning Functions
16.Superannuation fund
17.Designated authority
PART VI TRANSITIONAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISION
18.Shadow authorities
19.Co-operation and information
20.Preparations for transfer of functions
21.Activities preliminary to the exercise of functions
Signature
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1
Electoral areas and councillors in Bath and North East Somerset
SCHEDULE 2
Electoral areas and councillors in South Gloucestershire
Explanatory Note
