Paragraph 3 Ballots—-preliminary procedures

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 5pm 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 5(4) allows that person to request a copy of the BRS-BID proposals from the BRS-BID proposer or, where the relevant billing authority has drawn up the BRS-BID proposals, from that authority; and

(iii)

provides the name and address of the BRS-BID proposer or, where the relevant billing authority has drawn up the BRS-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).