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The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007

S.I. 2007/3541 · Made 17 December 2007 · Extends to United Kingdom

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LONDON GOVERNMENT

Representation of the people

Made 17th December 2007

Laid before Parliament 18th December 2007

Coming into force 14th January 2008

The Secretary of State makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 36(2), (2A) and (2B) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 M1.

In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(d) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 M2 he has consulted the Electoral Commission.

Annotations to the whole text

Marginal citations

M1

1983 c. 2. Subsections 36(2A) and (2B) were inserted by paragraph 4(2) of Schedule 3 to the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29).

M2

2000 c. 41.

Contents

  1. 1Citation, commencement and revocation
  2. 2Interpretation
  3. 3Rules for Authority elections
  4. 4Modification to the Rules where votes are counted manually
  5. 5Rules for Authority elections combined with a relevant election or referendum
  6. 6Modifications to the combined Rules where votes are counted manually
  7. 7Modifications to the election timetable at by-elections
  8. 8Notices
  9. 9Forms
  10. 10Returning officers' duties
  11. 11GLRO's power of direction
  12. 12Supply of postal voters lists, etc.
  13. Signature
  14. Schedule 1: THE CONSTITUENCY MEMBERS ELECTION RULES
  15. Part 1: General Provisions
  16. 1Citation
  17. 2Interpretation
  18. Part 2: Provisions As To Time
  19. 3Timetable
  20. 4Computation of time
  21. Part 3: Stages Common To Contested And Uncontested Elections
  22. 5Notice of election
  23. 6Nomination of candidates
  24. 7Consent to nomination
  25. 8Deposits
  26. 9Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
  27. 10Publication of statement of persons nominated
  28. 11Correction of minor errors
  29. 12Inspection of nomination papers and consent to nomination
  30. 12AInspection of home address forms
  31. 13Nomination in more than one Assembly constituency
  32. 14Withdrawal of candidates
  33. 15Method of election
  34. Part 4: Contested Elections
  35. 16Poll to be taken by ballot
  36. 17The ballot papers
  37. 18The corresponding number list
  38. 19The official mark
  39. 20Prohibition of disclosure of vote
  40. 21Use of schools and public rooms
  41. 22Notice of poll
  42. 23Postal ballot papers
  43. 24Provision of polling stations
  44. 25Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  45. 26Issue of official poll cards
  46. 27Information for voters
  47. 28Equipment of polling stations
  48. 29Notices for the guidance of voters
  49. 30Appointment of polling and counting agents
  50. 31Notification of requirement of secrecy
  51. 32Return of postal ballot papers
  52. 33Admission to polling station
  53. 34Keeping of order in station
  54. 35Sealing of ballot boxes
  55. 36Questions to be put to voters
  56. 37Challenge of voter
  57. 38Voting procedure
  58. 39Votes marked by presiding officer
  59. 40Voting by persons with disabilities
  60. 41Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available
  61. 42Tendered ballot papers: general provisions
  62. 42ARefusal to deliver ballot paper
  63. 43Spoilt and replacement ballot papers
  64. 44Correction of errors on day of poll
  65. 44ACollection and disclosure of information relating to applications made under rules 38 to 41
  66. 45Adjournment of poll in case of riot
  67. 46Procedure on close of poll
  68. 47Attendance at verification and the counting of votes
  69. 48Use of the electronic counting system
  70. 49Verification and the count
  71. 50Rejected ballot papers
  72. 51Decisions on ballot papers
  73. 52Re-count
  74. 53Equality of votes
  75. Part 5: Final Proceedings In Contested And Uncontested Elections
  76. 54Declaration of result
  77. 55Return or forfeiture of candidate's deposit
  78. Part 6: Disposal of Documents
  79. 56Sealing up of ballot papers
  80. 57Delivery and retention of documents
  81. 58Orders for production of documents
  82. 59Retention and destruction of documents and records
  83. 59ADestruction of home address forms
  84. Part 7: Death Of Candidate
  85. 60Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidate
  86. Schedule 2: THE LONDON MEMBERS ELECTION RULES
  87. Part 1: General Provisions
  88. 1Citation
  89. 2Interpretation
  90. Part 2: Provisions As To Time
  91. 3Timetable
  92. 4Computation of time
  93. Part 3: Stages Common To Contested And Uncontested Elections
  94. 5Notice of election
  95. 6Nomination of candidates: individual candidates
  96. 7Nomination of candidates: list candidates
  97. 8Nomination papers: general provisions
  98. 9Consent to nomination
  99. 10Deposits
  100. 11Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
  101. 12Publication of statement of persons nominated
  102. 13Correction of minor errors
  103. 14Inspection of nomination papers and consent to nomination
  104. 14AInspection of home address forms: individual candidates and list candidates
  105. 15Withdrawal or death of candidate
  106. 16Method of election
  107. Part 4: Contested Elections
  108. 17Poll to be taken by ballot
  109. 18The ballot papers
  110. 19The corresponding number list
  111. 20The official mark
  112. 21Prohibition of disclosure of vote
  113. 22Use of schools and public rooms
  114. 23Notice of poll
  115. 24Postal ballot papers
  116. 25Provision of polling stations
  117. 26Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  118. 27Issue of official poll cards
  119. 28Information for voters
  120. 29Equipment of polling stations
  121. 30Notices for the guidance of voters
  122. 31Appointment of polling and counting agents
  123. 32Notification of requirement of secrecy
  124. 33Return of postal ballot papers
  125. 34Admission to polling station
  126. 35Keeping of order in station
  127. 36Sealing of ballot boxes
  128. 37Questions to be put to voters
  129. 38Challenge of voter
  130. 39Voting procedure
  131. 40Votes marked by presiding officer
  132. 41Voting by persons with disabilities
  133. 42Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available
  134. 43Tendered ballot papers: general provisions
  135. 43ARefusal to deliver ballot paper
  136. 44Spoilt and replacement ballot papers
  137. 45Correction of errors on day of poll
  138. 45ACollection and disclosure of information relating to applications made under rules 39 to 42
  139. 46Adjournment of poll in case of riot
  140. 47Procedure on close of poll
  141. 48Attendance at verification and the local count
  142. 49Use of the electronic counting system
  143. 50Verification and the local count
  144. 51Rejected ballot papers
  145. 52Decision on ballot papers
  146. 53Re-count
  147. 54Procedure at conclusion of local count
  148. 55Attendance at allocation of seats
  149. 56The calculation
  150. Part 5: Final Proceedings In Contested And Uncontested Elections
  151. 57Declaration of result
  152. 58Return or forfeiture of candidate's deposit
  153. Part 6: Disposal Of Documents
  154. 59Sealing up of ballot papers
  155. 60Delivery and retention of documents
  156. 61Orders for production of documents
  157. 62Retention and destruction of documents and records
  158. 62ADestruction of home address forms
  159. Part 7: List Candidates And The Filling Of Vacancies
  160. 63Interpretation of Part 7
  161. 64Removal from a party list on election as Mayor or as a constituency member
  162. 65Notification of vacancy
  163. 66Unwilling candidate or objection by registered party
  164. 67Acceptance of office and further notification
  165. Part 8: Returns And Declarations As to Election Expenses
  166. 68Declarations as to election expenses
  167. Schedule 3: THE MAYORAL ELECTION RULES
  168. Part 1: General Provisions
  169. 1Citation
  170. 2Interpretation
  171. Part 2: Provisions As To Time
  172. 3Timetable
  173. 4Computation of time
  174. Part 3: Stages Common To Contested And Uncontested Elections
  175. 5Notice of election
  176. 6Nomination of candidates
  177. 7Subscription of nomination papers
  178. 8Consent to nomination
  179. 9Deposits
  180. 10Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
  181. 11Publication of statement of persons nominated
  182. 12Correction of minor errors
  183. 13Inspection of nomination papers and consent to nomination
  184. 13AInspection of home address forms
  185. 14Withdrawal of candidature
  186. 15Method of election
  187. Part 4: Contested Elections
  188. 16Poll to be taken by ballot
  189. 17The ballot papers
  190. 18The corresponding number list
  191. 19The official mark
  192. 20Prohibition of disclosure of vote
  193. 21Use of schools and public rooms
  194. 22Notice of poll
  195. 23Postal ballot papers
  196. 24Provision of polling stations
  197. 25Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  198. 26Issue of official poll cards
  199. 27Information for voters
  200. 28Equipment of polling stations
  201. 29Notices for the guidance of voters
  202. 30Appointment of polling and counting agents
  203. 31Notification of requirement of secrecy
  204. 32Return of postal ballot papers
  205. 33Admission to polling station
  206. 34Keeping of order in station
  207. 35Sealing of ballot boxes
  208. 36Questions to be put to voters
  209. 37Challenge of voter
  210. 38Voting procedure
  211. 39Votes marked by presiding officer
  212. 40Voting by persons with disabilities
  213. 41Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available
  214. 42Tendered ballot papers: general provisions
  215. 42ARefusal to deliver ballot paper
  216. 43Spoilt and replacement ballot papers
  217. 44Correction of errors on day of poll
  218. 44ACollection and disclosure of information relating to applications made under rules 38 to 41
  219. 45Adjournment of poll in case of riot
  220. 46Procedure on close of poll
  221. 47Attendance at verification and the local count
  222. 48Use of the electronic counting system
  223. 49Verification and the local count
  224. 50Rejected ballot papers
  225. 51Decisions on ballot papers
  226. 52Re-count
  227. 53Procedure at conclusion of local count
  228. 54Attendance at the central calculation
  229. 55The ... calculation and resolution of equality
  230. Part 5: Further Provision: More Than Two Candidates Repealed
  231. 56The second calculation and resolution of equality Repealed
  232. Part 6: Final Proceedings In Contested And Uncontested Elections
  233. 57Declaration of result
  234. 58Return or forfeiture of candidate's deposit
  235. Part 7: Disposal Of Documents
  236. 59Sealing up of ballot papers
  237. 60Delivery and retention of documents
  238. 61Orders for production of documents
  239. 62Retention and destruction of documents and records
  240. 62ADestruction of home address forms
  241. Part 8: Death Of Candidate
  242. 63Deceased independent candidate
  243. 64Deceased independent candidate wins
  244. 65Deceased party candidate
  245. 66Abandoned poll
  246. Schedule 4: MANUAL COUNT RULES
  247. 1Citation
  248. 2Interpretation
  249. 3Paragraph 3
  250. Schedule 5: THE CONSTITUENCY MEMBERS ELECTION RULES
  251. Part 1: General Provisions
  252. 1Citation
  253. 2Interpretation
  254. Part 2: Provisions As To Time
  255. 3Timetable
  256. 4Computation of time
  257. Part 3: Stages Common To Contested And Uncontested Elections
  258. 5Notice of election
  259. 6Nomination of candidates
  260. 7Consent to nomination
  261. 8Deposits
  262. 9Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
  263. 10Publication of statement of persons nominated
  264. 11Correction of minor errors
  265. 12Inspection of nomination papers and consent to nomination
  266. 12AInspection of home address forms
  267. 13Nomination in more than one Assembly constituency
  268. 14Withdrawal of candidates
  269. 15Method of election
  270. Part 4: Contested Elections
  271. 16Poll to be taken by ballot
  272. 17The ballot papers
  273. 18The corresponding number list
  274. 19The official mark
  275. 20Prohibition of disclosure of vote
  276. 21Use of schools and public rooms
  277. 22Notice of poll
  278. 23Postal ballot papers
  279. 24Provision of polling stations
  280. 25Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  281. 26Issue of official poll cards
  282. 27Information for voters
  283. 28Equipment of polling stations
  284. 29Notices for the guidance of voters
  285. 30Appointment of polling and counting agents
  286. 31Notification of requirement of secrecy
  287. 32Return of postal ballot papers
  288. 33Admission to polling station
  289. 34Keeping of order in station
  290. 35Sealing of ballot boxes
  291. 36Questions to be put to voters
  292. 37Challenge of voter
  293. 38Voting procedure
  294. 39Votes marked by presiding officer
  295. 40Voting by persons with disabilities
  296. 41Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available
  297. 42Tendered ballot papers: general provisions
  298. 42ARefusal to deliver ballot paper
  299. 43Spoilt and replacement ballot papers
  300. 44Correction of errors on day of poll
  301. 44ACollection and disclosure of information relating to applications made under rules 38 to 41
  302. 45Adjournment of poll in case of riot
  303. 46Procedure on close of poll
  304. 47Attendance at verification and the counting of votes
  305. 48Use of the electronic counting system
  306. 49Verification and the count
  307. 50Rejected ballot papers
  308. 51Decisions on ballot papers
  309. 52Re-count
  310. 53Equality of votes
  311. Part 5: Final Proceedings In Contested And Uncontested Elections
  312. 54Declaration of result
  313. 55Return or forfeiture of candidate's deposit
  314. Part 6: Disposal of Documents
  315. 56Sealing up of ballot papers
  316. 57Delivery and retention of documents
  317. 58Orders for production of documents
  318. 59Retention and destruction of documents and records
  319. 59ADestruction of home address forms
  320. Part 7: Death Of Candidate
  321. 60Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidate
  322. Schedule 6: THE LONDON MEMBERS ELECTION RULES
  323. Part 1: General Provisions
  324. 1Citation
  325. 2Interpretation
  326. Part 2: Provisions As To Time
  327. 3Timetable
  328. 4Computation of time
  329. Part 3: Stages Common To Contested And Uncontested Elections
  330. 5Notice of election
  331. 6Nomination of candidates: individual candidates
  332. 7Nomination of candidates: list candidates
  333. 8Nomination papers: general provisions
  334. 9Consent to nomination
  335. 10Deposits
  336. 11Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
  337. 12Publication of statement of persons nominated
  338. 13Correction of minor errors
  339. 14Inspection of nomination papers and consent to nomination
  340. 14AInspection of home address forms: individual candidates and list candidates
  341. 15Withdrawal or death of candidate
  342. 16Method of election
  343. Part 4: Contested Elections
  344. 17Poll to be taken by ballot
  345. 18The ballot papers
  346. 19The corresponding number list
  347. 20The official mark
  348. 21Prohibition of disclosure of vote
  349. 22Use of schools and public rooms
  350. 23Notice of poll
  351. 24Postal ballot papers
  352. 25Provision of polling stations
  353. 26Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  354. 27Issue of official poll cards
  355. 28Information for voters
  356. 29Equipment of polling stations
  357. 30Notices for the guidance of voters
  358. 31Appointment of polling and counting agents
  359. 32Notification of requirement of secrecy
  360. 33Return of postal ballot papers
  361. 34Admission to polling station
  362. 35Keeping of order in station
  363. 36Sealing of ballot boxes
  364. 37Questions to be put to voters
  365. 38Challenge of voter
  366. 39Voting procedure
  367. 40Votes marked by presiding officer
  368. 41Voting by persons with disabilities
  369. 42Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available
  370. 43Tendered ballot papers: general provisions
  371. 43ARefusal to deliver ballot paper
  372. 44Spoilt and replacement ballot papers
  373. 45Correction of errors on day of poll
  374. 45ACollection and disclosure of information relating to applications made under rules 39 to 42
  375. 46Adjournment of poll in case of riot
  376. 47Procedure on close of poll
  377. 48Attendance at verification and the counting of votes
  378. 49Use of the electronic counting system
  379. 50Verification and the local count
  380. 51Rejected ballot papers
  381. 52Decision on ballot papers
  382. 53Re-count
  383. 54Procedure at conclusion of local count
  384. 55Attendance at allocation of seats
  385. 56The calculation
  386. Part 5: Final Proceedings In Contested And Uncontested Elections
  387. 57Declaration of result
  388. 58Return or forfeiture of candidate's deposit
  389. Part 6: Disposal Of Documents
  390. 59Sealing up of ballot papers
  391. 60Delivery and retention of documents
  392. 61Orders for production of documents
  393. 62Retention and destruction of documents and records
  394. 62ADestruction of home address forms
  395. Part 7: List Candidates And The Filling Of Vacancies
  396. 63Interpretation of Part 7
  397. 64Removal from a party list on election as Mayor or as a constituency member
  398. 65Notification of vacancy
  399. 66Unwilling candidate or objection by registered party
  400. 67Acceptance of office and further notification
  401. Part 8: Returns And Declarations As to Election Expenses
  402. 68Declarations as to election expenses
  403. Schedule 7: THE MAYORAL ELECTION RULES
  404. Part 1: General Provisions
  405. 1Citation
  406. 2Interpretation
  407. Part 2: Provisions As To Time
  408. 3Timetable
  409. 4Computation of time
  410. Part 3: Stages Common To Contested And Uncontested Elections
  411. 5Notice of election
  412. 6Nomination of candidates
  413. 7Subscription of nomination papers
  414. 8Consent to nomination
  415. 9Deposits
  416. 10Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
  417. 11Publication of statement of persons nominated
  418. 12Correction of minor errors
  419. 13Inspection of nomination papers and consent to nomination
  420. 13AInspection of home address forms
  421. 14Withdrawal of candidature
  422. 15Method of election
  423. Part 4: Contested Elections
  424. 16Poll to be taken by ballot
  425. 17The ballot papers
  426. 18The corresponding number list
  427. 19The official mark
  428. 20Prohibition of disclosure of vote
  429. 21Use of schools and public rooms
  430. 22Notice of poll
  431. 23Postal ballot papers
  432. 24Provision of polling stations
  433. 25Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  434. 26Issue of official poll cards
  435. 27Information for voters
  436. 28Equipment of polling stations
  437. 29Notices for the guidance of voters
  438. 30Appointment of polling and counting agents
  439. 31Notification of requirement of secrecy
  440. 32Return of postal ballot papers
  441. 33Admission to polling station
  442. 34Keeping of order in station
  443. 35Sealing of ballot boxes
  444. 36Questions to be put to voters
  445. 37Challenge of voter
  446. 38Voting procedure
  447. 39Votes marked by presiding officer
  448. 40Voting by persons with disabilities
  449. 41Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available
  450. 42Tendered ballot papers: general provisions
  451. 42ARefusal to deliver ballot paper
  452. 43Spoilt and replacement ballot papers
  453. 44Correction of errors on day of poll
  454. 44ACollection and disclosure of information relating to applications made under rules 38 to 41
  455. 45Adjournment of poll in case of riot
  456. 46Procedure on close of poll
  457. 47Attendance at verification and the counting of votes
  458. 48Use of the electronic counting system
  459. 49Verification and the local count
  460. 50Rejected ballot papers
  461. 51Decisions on ballot papers
  462. 52Re-count
  463. 53Procedure at conclusion of local count
  464. 54Attendance at the central calculation
  465. 55The ... calculation and resolution of equality
  466. Part 5: Further Provision: More Than Two Candidates Repealed
  467. 56The second calculation and resolution of equality Repealed
  468. Part 6: Final Proceedings In Contested And Uncontested Elections
  469. 57Declaration of result
  470. 58Return or forfeiture of candidate's deposit
  471. Part 7: Disposal Of Documents
  472. 59Sealing up of ballot papers
  473. 60Delivery and retention of documents
  474. 61Orders for production of documents
  475. 62Retention and destruction of documents and records
  476. 62ADestruction of home address forms
  477. Part 8: Death Of Candidate
  478. 63Deceased independent candidate
  479. 64Deceased independent candidate wins
  480. 65Party candidate
  481. 66Abandoned poll
  482. Schedule 8: COMBINED MANUAL COUNT RULES
  483. 1Citation
  484. 2Interpretation
  485. Schedule 9: REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICES FOR GUIDANCE OF VOTERS
  486. 1Interpretation
  487. 2Requirement relating to all notices
  488. 3Paragraph 3
  489. 4Paragraph 4
  490. 5Paragraph 5
  491. 6Requirements relating to specific notices
  492. 6AParagraph 6A
  493. 7Paragraph 7
  494. 8Paragraph 8
  495. 9Paragraph 9
  496. 10Paragraph 10
  497. Schedule 10Schedule of Forms
  498. 1Interpretation
  499. 2Paragraph 2
  500. Explanatory note