Paragraph 5

For paragraph (5) of rule 24 (equipment of polling stations) there shall be substituted the following paragraph–

“(5)

The following notice shall be printed in conspicuous characters and a graphical format and be exhibited inside and outside every polling station and in every compartment of every polling station–

• *PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

• ([Specify colour] ballot paper)

• Vote for one candidate only.

• [Specify name of council.] COUNCIL ELECTION

• ([Specify colour] ballot paper)

• Instead of using a cross, number the candidates in the order of your choice. Put the number 1 in the box next to the name of the candidate who is your first choice, 2 in the box next to your second choice, 3 in the box next to your third choice, 4 in the box next to your fourth choice.

• *EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

• ([Specify colour] ballot paper)

• Vote for one candidate only.

• PUT NO OTHER MARK ON THE BALLOT PAPERS, OR YOUR VOTE MAY NOT COUNT.

• *Delete as necessary.”.