引文介绍，适用及解释1.本命令可引称为《地方政府法》。2.本命令适用於由.3.（1）1889年《解释法》所组成的地区。新县及区议会4.新县及区议会如下。社区议会5.社区议会根据第27（3）条设立的委员会，或根据第27（3）条设立的联合委员会及港口生管理局，6.就第VI部适用的联合委员会而言。警务管理局7.第107及196（2）条须就以下方面而生效—。其他条文8.第53至59条须于第1.9。（1）第154至167、196（3）及197（4）条及第10条生效以下各节，即第111节、第168节、第171节和第214节。临时行动11。为准备或送达任何文件。12。为采取任何废除文件授权的任何行动。13。由第272节和附件30生效的废除。签署的解释性说明

Introductory TextCitation, application and interpretation1.This order may be cited as the Local Government Act.2.This order shall apply to the area consisting of the.3.(1) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation.New county and district councils4.In respect of new county and district councils the following.Community councils5.In respect of community councils established under section 27(3) or.Joint boards and port health authorities6.In respect of joint boards to which Part VI applies.Police authorities7.Sections 107 and 196(2) shall come into force as respects—.Other provisions8.Sections 53 to 59 shall come into force on 1st.9.(1) Sections 154 to 167, 196(3) and 197(4), and section.10.The following sections, namely— section 111, 168, 171 and 214.Interim action11.For the purposes of the preparation or service of any.12.For the purposes of taking any action authorised by any.Repeals13.The repeal effected by section 272 and Schedule 30 of.SignatureExplanatory Note