237A
CurrentName in proceedings by or against a joint local government
Chapter 7Other provisions
Part 4Offences and legal provisions
Division 2Legal matters
237A Name in proceedings by or against a joint local government
(1)
A proceeding by a joint local government must be started in the name of the joint local government.
(2)
However, a joint local government may start a proceeding under the Justices Act 1886 in the name of a joint local government employee who is a public officer within the meaning of that Act.
(3)
A proceeding against a joint local government must be started against the joint local government in its name.
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