Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972

Legislation outlining conditions under which a local authority member may cease to be a member due to non-attendance at meetings. A section of the Local Government Act 1972 that mandates local authority members must attend at least one meeting within a six-month period to avoid ceasing to be a councillor. A section of UK law pertaining to local government and dispensations for councilors. A section of the Local Government Act 1972 that addresses the vacation of office for failing to attend meetings.