http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/425/schedule/7/paragraph/1/2020-12-11The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015enCONSTITUTIONAL LAWREPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLEStatute Law Database2024-05-15Expert Participation2020-12-11 This Order sets out afresh the provisions as to the conduct of elections for, and the return of members to, the Scottish Parliament, established by the Scotland Act 1998. The Order replaces provision made by the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2010 (“the 2010 Order”). These Explanatory Notes explain the general effect of the Order and highlight some differences from the approach of the 2010 Order. SCHEDULE 7USE OF SCHOOL ROOMS AND MEETING ROOMS FOR ELECTION MEETINGSUse of rooms in school premises11Any arrangements for the use of a room in school premises shall be made with the education authority managing the school or, in the case of a room in the premises of a self-governing school, with the board of management of the school.2Any question—aas to the rooms in school premises in any constituency which a candidate for return as a constituency member is entitled to use;bas to the rooms in school premises in any region which an individual candidate for return as a regional member or a registered party is entitled to use;cas to the times at which that candidate or party is entitled to use them; ordas to the notice which is reasonable,shall be determined by the Scottish Ministers.Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)
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