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.