Commentary on Sections Power of district councils to revert to partial-council elections Section 40: Resolutions for elections by thirds: requirements
123.Section 40 requires a resolution for elections by thirds to be passed during a specified period. This period differs according to whether the council is a metropolitan district council or a non-metropolitan one. The resolution must be passed by a majority of at least two-thirds of members voting at a specially convened meeting of which notice of the object has been given. Section 40(7) enables the Secretary of State to extend the period during which the decision must be taken.