Paragraph 64H The count: generalF1

(1)

This rule applies where the returning officer has mixed the ballot papers under rule 64D(10) or 64F(4).

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3), 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.

(3)

The returning officer may exclude any hours between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. on the following morning.

(4)

During any time that is excluded, the returning officer must—

(a)

place the ballot papers and other documents relating to the election under the returning officer’s seal and the seals of any principal area counting agents who wish to affix their seals, and

(b)

otherwise take proper precautions for the security of the ballot papers and other documents.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 2 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), 8(2)

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))