In 1987, Metro Council was reformed by the province so that Metro Councillors were directly elected to the body (they had previously been drawn from among local city and bourough councils) and the Metro Councillor was required to be an elected member of Metro Council.
Metro Council was reformed by the province. This was in 1987. Metro Councillors were directly elected to the body. The Metro Councillor was required to be an elected member of Metro Council. This was in 1987.