SCHEDULE 2SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION RULES

PART 3CONTESTED ELECTIONS

Counting of votes

Conveying results of count etc. to RRO61

1

As soon as practicable after the conclusion of the counting of the votes (including any re-count) given in a constituency in a poll for return of regional members, the CRO shall, in accordance with any directions given by the RRO, draw up a statement showing the number of votes given for each registered party and each individual candidate (excluding any votes given on any rejected ballot papers).

2

The CRO shall forthwith inform the RRO of the contents of that statement.

3

The CRO shall give public notice of the statement prepared under paragraph (1) as soon as practicable after the CRO has informed the RRO.