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36.—(1) The 2012 Order is amended as follows.
(2) In article 2 (interpretation), in the definition of “register of electors”, in sub-paragraph (b), for “relevant citizens of the Union” substitute “qualifying EU citizens and EU citizens with retained rights”.
(3) Before article 4 (effect of register of electors) insert—
3A. Schedule A1 (procedure for reviewing voter eligibility to vote in PCC elections in Wales) has effect in relation to PCC elections in Wales.”.
(4) In article 4 for paragraph (4)(b)(iii) substitute—
“(iii)a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights;”.
(5) Before Schedule 1 (supply of register) insert the new Schedule A1 as set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.
(6) In Schedule 2 (absent voting in PCC elections), in Part 4 (forms referred to in Parts 1 to 3 of this Schedule), for form 1 (proxy paper at particular PCC election) substitute the corresponding form in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.
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