Part II Vacancies in the Office of Mayor
Greater London Authority Act 1999 (1999 c 29) | Legislation

Part II Vacancies in the Office of Mayor

Notice of vacancy in office of Mayor

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(1)     If a casual vacancy occurs in the office of Mayor, the proper officer of the Authority shall give notice of the vacancy—

(a)     to the Deputy Mayor, if there is a holder of that office; or

(b)     in any other case, to the Chair of the Assembly.

(2)     Any notice under sub-paragraph (1) above shall be given as soon as practicable after the date on which the vacancy is to be regarded by virtue of section 15(1) of this Act as occurring.

Provision for acting Mayor during vacancy

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During any vacancy in the office of Mayor there shall be an acting Mayor of London (in this Act referred to as the “acting Mayorâ€).

Filling the office of acting Mayor

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(1)     If a person holds the office of Deputy Mayor on the date on which a vacancy in the office of Mayor occurs, that person shall be the acting Mayor unless, within the permitted period—

(a)     he gives notice to the proper officer of the Authority that he does not wish to be the acting

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