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Regulation 20 Ballot papersI1

Scotland

(1)

Every ballot paper must be in such form as the returning officer thinks fit and must—

(a)

contain the names and addresses of the candidates as shown in their respective nomination papers and arranged alphabetically in the order of their surnames and, if there are 2 or more candidates with the same surname, of their other names;

(b)

not contain the names and addresses of any other persons; and

(c)

have a unique identifying number.

(2)

In paragraph (1), “candidates” means the persons remaining validly nominated for an election after any withdrawals.

Annotations

Commencement

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Reg. 20 in force at 22.12.2011, see reg. 1