# Local Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011, Section 5: Directions to returning officers: local government elections

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(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2011/10/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-electoral-administration-scotland-act-2011/section-5
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