Paragraph 28 Rule 23 of the local election rules (appointment of polling and counting agents)

At the end of rule 23(3) of the local election rules there shall be added–

“Notices of the appointment of polling agents which are required by this paragraph and paragraphs (4) and (5) below to be given to the returning officer shall be given to that returning officer who discharges the functions specified in paragraph 2 of Schedule 5 to the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 1999.”.