Paragraph 1 Operation and interpretation of ScheduleF1

This Schedule has effect for controlling donations to candidates at a local election.

The following provisions have effect for the purposes of this Schedule.

“Relevant donation”, in relation to a candidate at an election, means a donation to the candidate or the candidate's election agent for the purpose of meeting election expenses incurred by or on behalf of the candidate.

In sub-paragraph (3) the reference to a donation for the purpose of meeting election expenses incurred by or on behalf of a candidate includes a reference to a donation for the purpose of securing that any such expenses are not so incurred; and a donation shall be taken to be a donation for either of those purposes if, having regard to all the circumstances, it must be reasonably assumed to be such a donation.

“Donation” shall be construed in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 4.

“2000 Act” means the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.