Explanatory note

These Rules amend the Scottish Local Elections Rules 1986 which apply in respect of the election of regional, islands area or district councillors in Scotland. Rule 3(3) of these Rules amends the form of nomination paper in consequence of the disqualification introduced by Part I of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Rules 3(2), (4) and (5) and 4(2) to (6) either seek to clarify the drafting of the Scottish Local Elections Rules 1986, including the forms of the official poll card and declarations of identity, or correct errors or omissions in those Rules.