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=== a. Unitary Authorities === | === a. Unitary Authorities === | ||
Local authorities are described by the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 as "principal councils", and their areas as "principal areas". | Local authorities are described by the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 as "principal councils", and their areas as "principal areas" (which may be a '''county''' or a '''county borough'''). | ||
Under the Act, each | Under the Act, each principal area is governed by a '''council''' for that area and which is allocated the respective English and Welsh descriptions of '''County Council''' or '''Cyngor Sir'''), each County Council formed for a County Borough is allocated the respective descriptions of '''County Borough Council''' or '''Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol'''); in all cases the shorter alternative forms '''Council''' or '''Cyngor''') can be used. However, this ruling is not always adhered to! | ||
County Councillors are elected for a term of four years. All persons aged 18 or over are eligible to stand for election and all persons aged 18 or over, and living in the county, are eligible to vote. | County Councillors are elected for a term of four years. All persons aged 18 or over are eligible to stand for election and all persons aged 18 or over, and living in the county, are eligible to vote. | ||