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Paragraph 6 The named voterF1

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(1)

The vote of the business vote holder in the business referendum may only be cast by a named voter.

(2)

A named voter is an individual—

(a)

whom the business vote holder has named, on their voting registration form, as voting on that business vote holder’s behalf, and who may or may not be the same person as the business vote holder;

(b)

who does not fall within the classes of persons specified in sub-paragraph (3) and (4); and

(c)

who appears on the business voting register on the day of the business referendum.

(3)

A person is not capable of being named to vote, or voting, as a named voter in a business referendum if that person—

(a)

is subject to any legal incapacity (age apart) to vote in a local government election as an elector;

(b)

is disqualified by virtue of any enactment for registration as a local government elector; or

(c)

is not a qualifying citizen.

(4)

A person is not capable of voting as a named voter in a business referendum unless on the date of the business referendum that person has attained the age of 18.

(5)

A person is not entitled to vote as a named voter at the same business referendum on behalf of more than two business vote holders.

(6)

The named voter may vote by post or in person according to what is stated in their voting choices form, but subject to sub-paragraphs 23(8).

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F1

Sch. 6 inserted (6.4.2013) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/798), regs. 1, 7, Sch. 1