# The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Wales) Rules 2021, Paragraph 64A: Overview of rules and interpretation


(1) This rule provides an overview of the application of this Part.
(2) Where the returning officer is the co-ordinating returning officer, the following rules apply—
(a) rule 64B (attendance at proceedings);
(b) rule 64C (preliminary and general duties);
(c) rule 64D (separation of ballot papers etc.);
(d) the rules in Chapter 2 (ascertaining the result).
(3) Where the returning officer is not the co-ordinating returning officer, the following rules apply—
(a) rule 64B(1) and (3) to (8) (attendance at proceedings);
(b) rule 64E (preliminary and general duties);
(c) rule 64F (opening of containers etc.);
(d) the rules in Chapter 2 (ascertaining the result).
(4) In this Part—
(a) references to the principal area counting agents are to the counting agents appointed for the purposes of the principal area election;
(b) references to the other counting agents are to the counting agents appointed for the purposes of any relevant election;
(c) references to the principal area election agents are to the election agents appointed for the purposes of the principal area election;
(d) references to the other election agents are to the election agents appointed for the purposes of any relevant election.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2021/1459/schedule/2/paragraph/64A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-principal-areas-wales-rules-2021/schedule-2/paragraph-64A
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