Local Government Act 2002

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Local Government Act 2002
New Zealand Parliament
Royal assent	24 December 2002
Commenced	1 July 2003
Legislative history
Introduced by	Sandra Lee
Passed	7 December 2002
Amended by
2006
Related legislation
Local Government Act 1974 Local Electoral Act 2001
Status: Current legislation

The Local Government Act 2002 (sometimes known by its acronym, LGA) is an act of New Zealand's Parliament that defines local government in New Zealand. There are 73 territorial authorities (local districts), each with an elected Mayor and elected Councillors. The districts are grouped under 12 regional authorities.