Article 2

The rules in the Schedule to the Parish and Community Meetings (Polls) Rules 1987^f1 shall be amended in accordance with the following paragraphs.

In rule 11(5) (notices in polling stations) for the words “Vote for … candidate(s) only” there shall be substituted the words “[Vote for no more than … candidates] [Vote for one candidate only]”.

In the Appendix of forms, in the form of the front of the ballot paper on a question of appointment to an office for the words “VOTE FOR … CANDIDATE(S) ONLY” there shall be substituted the words “VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN … CANDIDATES”.

In the Appendix of forms, in the directions as to printing the ballot paper on a question of appointment to an office, for paragraph 2(a) there shall be substituted:

“(a)

no word shall be printed on the face except the direction “VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN … CANDIDATES” or, where only one candidate is to be elected, “VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE ONLY”and the particulars of the candidates;”.

In the Appendix of forms, in the form of directions for the guidance of the voters in voting where the poll is on a question of appointment to an office, for the word “Vote for … candidate(s) only.” in paragraph 4, there shall be substituted “[Vote for no more than … candidates.] [Vote for one candidate only.]”.