SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6Combination of polls: Wales
PART 1Provision about combination
Action to be taken before poll
Corresponding number lists
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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.
2
The function of the constituency returning officer under rule 27 of the Assembly Elections Rules is to be carried out by the counting officer.
3
If the counting officer thinks fit, the lists prepared under the following provisions may be combined in the form set out in Form 1 in Part 3 of this Schedule—
a
rule 6 of the referendum rules;
b
rule 27 of the Assembly Elections Rules.
4
In that case, sub-paragraph (3) applies instead of—
a
rule 6(2) of the referendum rules;
b
rule 27(2) of the Assembly Elections Rules.