Chapter 11: Devolved GovernmentPart 4The boundaries of counties

Article 188. Boundaries of counties

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Official Constitutional Text

(1) The boundaries of a county may be altered only by a resolution—

(a) recommended by an independent commission set up for that purpose by Parliament; and

(b) passed by—

(i) the National Assembly, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the members of the Assembly; and

(ii) the Senate, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the county delegations.

(2) The boundaries of a county may be altered to take into account—

(a) population density and demographic trends;

(b) physical and human infrastructure;

(c) historical and cultural ties;

(d) the cost of administration;

(e) the views of the communities affected;

(f) the objects of devolution of government; and

(g) geographical features.

Plain English Explanation

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