Paragraph 25 Notices for the guidance of voters

For rule 30 substitute—

“Appropriate form for notice for the guidance of voters

30

(1)

The appropriate form for the notices for the guidance of voters to be provided under rule 29 is the form specified in paragraph F1(3).

F2(2)

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(3)

Where the poll at the PCC election and the poll at another election or referendum are taken together F3...—

(a)

the appropriate form for notices for exhibition in voting compartments at polling stations is the form which is required for notices that are exhibited in the compartments of polling stations at that other election or referendum F4, with the addition of the F5... voting instructions for PCC elections, and

(b)

the appropriate form for notices for exhibition outside and in the communal areas inside polling stations is the form known as “directions for the guidance of the voters in voting” which is required to be exhibited inside and outside polling stations at that other election or referendum.

F6(3A)

For the purposes of this rule, “the voting instructions for PCC elections” are— “Vote for ONLY ONE CANDIDATE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”

(4)

The relevant returning or counting officer may also provide versions of the notice in such other form described in article 85(2) or (3) as the officer thinks appropriate.

F7(5)

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