5. Merger of two or more local authorities

Terms defined in s 2

• local authority

  local authority

  Defined · s 2

  “local authority” means any City Council, Municipal Council or District Council, as the case may be, and in relation to the Federal Territory means the Commissioner of the City of Kuala Lumpur appointed under section 4 of the Federal Capital Act 1960;

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• Secretary

  Secretary

  Defined · s 2

  “Secretary” means the Chief Administrative Officer appointed by the State Authority or any officer for the time being lawfully performing the duties of Chief Administrative Officer;

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• State Authority

  State Authority

  Defined · s 2

  “State Authority” means,— (a) in relation to the States of Peninsular Malaysia, the Ruler-in-Council or Governor-in-Council of a State and includes in Negeri Sembilan the Yang di-Pertuan Besar acting on behalf of himself and the Ruling Chiefs; and ________________________________________________________ *NOTE—This Act has been repealed by Water Services Industry Act 2006. Local Government 17 (b) in relation to the Federal Territory, the Minister charged with the responsibility for local government;

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