Paragraph 4

In place of the notice required by paragraph (4) of rule 23 (equipment of polling stations) the following notice shall be printed in conspicuous characters and exhibited inside and outside every polling station—

“GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS

1

When you are given ballot papers, make sure that they are stamped with the official mark.

2

Take the ballot papers to one of the voting compartments and read them carefully.

3

On the [specify colour] ballot paper for the referendum mark a cross (X) in the box to the right of the answer you are voting for. Put no other mark on the ballot paper or your vote may not be counted.

4

On the [specify colour] ballot paper for the borough council election mark a cross (X) in the box on the right hand side of the ballot paper opposite the name(s) of the candidate(s) you are voting for. The ballot paper tells you how many candidates to vote for. Do not vote for more than that number. Put no other mark on the ballot paper or your vote may not be counted.

5

Fold each ballot paper in two. Show the official mark to the presiding officer, but do not let anyone see your vote. Put the ballot papers in the ballot box and leave the polling station.

6

If by mistake you spoil a ballot paper, show it to the presiding officer and ask for another one.”.

For the purposes of paragraph (5) of that rule—