Paragraph 49

(1)

The following provisions have effect as if they were modified in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3)—

(a)

rule 55 of the Local Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;

(b)

rule 55 of the Parish Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;

(c)

rule 60 of the Mayoral Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules.

(2)

In paragraph (4), for “returning officer” substitute “ relevant counting officer ”.

(3)

In paragraph (7), for the words from the beginning to “further step” substitute “ Once the ballot papers relating to each relevant election or referendum have been separated, no step or further step may be taken ”.