Paragraph 21 Poll to be taken by ballotI1
England and Wales
(1)
The votes at the poll must be given by ballot.
F1(2)
The result must be ascertained—
(a)
where the voting system that applies at the election is the simple majority system, in accordance with Part 4;
(b)
where the voting system that applies at the election is the single transferable vote system, in accordance with Part 4A.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 2 rule 21(2) substituted (9.10.2023) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Single Transferable Vote) (Wales) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/1064), rules 1(2), 7(2)
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 2 rule 21 in force at 17.12.2021, see rule 1
Notes on Schedule 2
Modifications
- C1
Sch. 2 applied (with modifications) (18.7.2025) by The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 paras. 22, 25 (with art. 1(4))