Paragraph 1
(1)
An election or local referendum the poll for which is, under section 4(1), to be taken together with the poll for the referendum under section 1 is referred to in this Schedule as a “relevant election”.
(2)
The polls to be taken together are referred to in this Schedule as “combined polls”.
(3)
In relation to a local referendum, expressions used in this Part of this Schedule are to be construed in accordance with the following table.
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| “Counting agent” | Counting observer as defined by regulation 2(1) of the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2089). |
| “Election agent” | Counting observer as defined by that regulation. |
| “Polling agent” | Polling observer as defined by that regulation. |
| “Returning officer” | Counting officer as defined by that regulation. |
| “Elector” | Voter as defined by rule 2(1) of the Local Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules. |