84.—(1) The forms set out in this Order or forms substantially to the like effect may be used with such variations as the circumstances may require.
(2) But—
(a)paragraph (1) does not apply to the ballot paper, and
(b)any variations made by a local returning officer must, where appropriate, be in compliance with any directions issued by the police area returning officer under regulations made under section 54(2) of the 2011 Act (functions of returning officers).
(3) The registration officer must supply free of charge as many forms for use in connection with applications made under Schedule 2 (absent voting in PCC elections) as appear to that officer reasonable in the circumstances to any person who satisfies that officer of the person's intention to use the forms in connection with a PCC election.