Paragraph 60D The count: generalF1
Subject to paragraph (2), the returning officer must, so far as practicable, proceed continuously with the counting of votes until all vacancies have been filled, allowing only time for refreshment.
The returning officer may exclude any hours between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. on the following morning.
During any time that is excluded, the returning officer must—
place the ballot papers and other documents relating to the election under the returning officer’s seal and the seals of any counting agents who wish to affix their seals, and
otherwise take proper precautions for the security of the ballot papers and other documents.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Sch. 1 Pt. 4A inserted (9.10.2023) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Single Transferable Vote) (Wales) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/1064), rules 1(2), 4(2)