Section 5 Directions to returning officers: local government electionsF1I1
Scotland
(1)
The convener may give directions in writing to returning officers about the exercise of their functions in relation to—
(a)
local government elections generally, or
(b)
a particular local government election.
(2)
A direction may require a returning officer to provide the convener with information.
(3)
A returning officer to whom a direction is given must comply with the direction.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
S. 5 title substituted (1.10.2020) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 27(3), 35; S.S.I. 2020/278, reg. 2, sch.
Commencement
- I1
S. 5 in force at 29.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/277, art. 2(a)