Appendix
Note. — The forms contained in this Appendix may be adapted as far as circumstances require.
FORM OF BALLOT PAPER ON A QUESTION OF APPOINTMENT TO AN OFFICE
Form of front of ballot paper
Rule 4
Form of back of ballot paper
Directions as to printing the ballot paper
Nothing is to be printed on the ballot paper except in accordance with these directions.
So far as practicable, the following arrangements shall be observed in the printing of the ballot paper:–
no word shall be printed on the face except the direction “VOTE FOR …CANDIDATE(S) ONLY” and the particulars of the candidates;
no rule shall be printed on the face except the horizontal rule separating the direction mentioned in paragraph (a) above from the particulars of the candidates and the horizontal rules separating the particulars of the candidates from one another and the vertical rules separating those particulars from the numbers on the left-hand side and the spaces on the right where the vote is to be marked;
the whole space between the top and the bottom of the paper shall be equally divided between the direction mentioned in paragraph (a) above and each of the candidates by the horizontal rules mentioned in paragraph (b) above.
The direction mentioned in paragraph 2(a) above shall be printed in large capitals.
The surname of each candidate shall in all cases be printed by itself in large capitals, and his full particulars shall be set out below it and shall be printed in ordinary type except that small capitals shall be used–
if his surname is the same as another candidate's, for his other names; and
if his other names are also the same as the other candidate's, either for his home address or for his description unless each of them is the same as that of another candidate with the same surname and other names.
The number on the back of the ballot paper shall be printed in small characters.
FORM OF BALLOT PAPER ON A QUESTION OTHER THAN THAT OF APPOINTMENT TO AN OFFICE
Form of front of ballot paper
Rule 4
Form of back of ballot paper
Directions as to printing the ballot paper
Nothing is to be printed on the ballot paper except in accordance with these directions.
So far as practicable, the following arrangements shall be observed in the printing of the ballot paper:–
no word shall be printed on the face except the words “Question[s]” and “Answer[s]”, the question or questions to be asked and the words “Yes” and “No” underneath “Answer[s]”;
no rule shall be printed on the face except the vertical rules separating the questions from the answers and the answers from each other and, where more than one question is asked, a horizontal rule separating the answers to each question; and
an equal amount of space shall be allocated for the answer “Yes” and the answer “No” to each question.
The number on the back of the ballot paper shall be printed in small characters.
FORM OF DIRECTIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF THE VOTERS IN VOTING WHERE THE POLL IS ON A QUESTION OF APPOINTMENT TO AN OFFICE
Rule 11
GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS
When you are given a ballot paper, make sure it is stamped with the official mark.
Go to one of the compartments. Mark a cross (X) in the box on the right hand side of the ballot paper opposite the name(s) of the candidate(s) you are voting for.
Fold the ballot paper in two. Show the official mark to the presiding officer, but do not let anyone see your vote. Put the ballot paper in the ballot box and leave the polling station.
Vote for …candidate(s) only. Put no other mark on the ballot paper or your vote may not be counted.
If by mistake you spoil a ballot paper, show it to the presiding officer and ask for another one.
FORM OF DIRECTIONS FOR GUIDANCE OF THE VOTERS IN VOTING WHERE THE POLL IS ON A QUESTION OTHER THAN THAT OF APPOINTMENT TO AN OFFICE
Rule 11
GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS
When you are given a ballot paper, make sure it is stamped with the official mark.
Go to one of the compartments. Mark a cross (X) in the column of the ballot paper which is headed “Yes” or in that headed “No” according to whether you wish to vote for or against the question(s) opposite to which you mark your cross. Put no other mark on the ballot paper or your vote may not be counted.
Fold the ballot paper in two. Show the official mark to the presiding officer, but do not let anyone see your vote. Put the ballot paper in the ballot box and leave the polling station.
If by mistake you spoil a ballot paper, show it to the presiding officer and ask for another one.
FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COMPANION OF A BLIND VOTER
Rule 21(5)
