7(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 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.