Explanatory note

These Regulations make provision in respect of the holding of a ballot of parents of pupils in attendance at a self-governing school on the question of whether a change in the characteristics of the school should be sought under section 30 of the Self-Governing Schools etc. (Scotland) Act 1989. They also provide for the manner of publication of proposals for a change in characteristics where the result of the ballot has been in favour of such change.

Regulation 2 prescribes Electoral Reform (Ballot Services) Limited as the body which is to have the function of making all necessary arrangements for the holding of a ballot.

Regulation 3 prescribes the information to be given to each person who is eligible to vote in a ballot.

Regulation 4 prescribes the manner in which proposals for a change in the characteristics of a self-governing school are to be published by the board of management of a self-governing school.