Paragraph 54 Procedure at conclusion of first countF4

F1(1)

As soon as practicable after the conclusion of the first count (including any re-count), the returning officer must draw up a provisional statement showing—

(a)

the total number of ballot papers used,

(b)

the total number of rejected ballot papers,

(c)

at an election contested by three or more candidates—

(i)

the number of first preference votes given for each candidate, and

(ii)

the total number of first preference votes given, and

(d)

at an election contested by only two candidates, the number of votes given for each candidate.

(2)

As soon as practicable after completion of the statement, the returning officer must—

(a)

inform such of the candidates and their election agents as are then present of the contents of the statements prepared in accordance with rule 51(5) and paragraph (1) of this rule, and

(b)

inform the F2CA/CCA F3returning officer of the contents of those statements.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 3 rule 54(1) substituted (18.6.2026) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/652), arts. 1(1)(c), 5(7)(b) (with art. 1(2))
F2: Word in Sch. 3 rule 54 substituted (7.2.2024) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/131), regs. 1(3), 13(28)(e)
F3: Words in Sch. 3 rule 54(2)(b) substituted (13.12.2022) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1353), arts. 1(1)(c), 5(8)(c) (with art. 1(2))
F4: Word in Sch. 3 rule 54 heading inserted (18.6.2026) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/652), arts. 1(1)(c), 5(7)(a) (with art. 1(2))

Notes on Schedule 3

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 3 heading omitted (7.2.2024) by virtue of The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/131), regs. 1(3), 13(2)