Paragraph 3 I1

England, Wales and Scotland

The ballot holder shall, at least 42 days before the day of the ballot—

(a)

publish notice of the ballot stating—

(i)

the day of the ballot; and

(ii)

that the ballot will be taken entirely by post, with votes to be returned by 5p.m. on the day of the ballot;

(b)

prepare a list of persons entitled to vote and proxies (if any);

(c)

send to each person entitled to vote or, if applicable, his proxy a statement which–

(i)

explains the arrangements for the ballot;

(ii)

explains that regulation 4(3) allows that person to request a copy of the BID proposals from the BID proposer F1or, where the relevant billing authority has drawn up the BID proposals, from that authority; and

(iii)

provides the name and address of the BID proposer F2or, where the relevant billing authority has drawn up the BID proposals, the name and address of that authority; and

(d)

send to the Secretary of State a copy of the notice referred to in sub-paragraph (a).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(c)(ii) inserted (7.10.2013) by The Business Improvement Districts (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2265), regs. 1, 5(6)
F2: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(c)(iii) inserted (7.10.2013) by The Business Improvement Districts (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2265), regs. 1, 5(7)

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 17.9.2004, see reg. 1(1)