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| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to revise and consolidate the constitution of The Salvation Army. |
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| Citation | 1980 c. xxx |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom; Salvation Army operations outside of the United Kingdom |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 1 August 1980[1] |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Salvation Army Act 1980 (c. xxx) is the legislation that governs the International Headquarters of The Salvation Army. The act limits and regulates the authority of the general of The Salvation Army, who serves as the organisation's chief executive officer (CEO).[2] The legislation gained royal assent from Elizabeth II on 1 August 1980 and took immediate effect.
- ^ "ROYAL ASSENT". api.parliament.uk. Parliament of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Governing document THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 31 May 2023.