10(1)This paragraph applies where proceedings on the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers are taken together by virtue of paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to the Welsh Assembly Order.U.K.
(2)The functions of the constituency returning officer under rule 33 of the Assembly Elections Rules are to be carried out by the counting officer.
(3)The form of postal voting statement to be issued to those entitled to vote by post in the referendum and in both the Assembly elections must be in the form set out in Form 2 in Part 3 of this Schedule.
(4)Where that form is used, this paragraph applies instead of any requirement in the following provisions for a postal voting statement to be in a particular form.
(5)The provisions are—
(a)rule 12(1)(b) of the referendum rules;
(b)rule 33(1) of the Assembly Elections Rules.