SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Combination of polls: Northern Ireland

PART 1Provision about combination

Action to be taken before poll

Notice of polling stations

9

1

The notice given under rule 11(3) of the referendum rules must—

a

state that the poll for the referendum is to be taken together with the poll for the relevant elections, and

b

specify the constituency or district council for which each relevant election is to be held.

2

The notice given under rule 23(2) of the Assembly Elections Rules must—

a

state that the poll for the Assembly election is to be taken together with the poll for the referendum, and

b

state that the poll for the Assembly election is to be taken together with the poll for a local election, specifying the relevant district council.

3

The notice given under rule 20(2) of the Local Elections Rules must—

a

state that the poll for the local election is to be taken together with the poll for the referendum, and

b

state that the poll for the local election is to be taken together with the poll for an Assembly election, specifying the relevant constituency.