Ballots – preliminary procedures
3. The ballot holder shall, at least 42 days before the day of the ballot–
(a)publish notice of the ballot stating–
(i)the day of the ballot; and
(ii)that the ballot will be taken entirely by post, with votes to be returned by 5 p.m. on the day of the ballot;
(b)prepare a list of persons entitled to vote and proxies (if any);
(c)send to each person entitled to vote or, if applicable, that person’s proxy a statement which–
(i)explains the arrangements for the ballot;
(ii)explains that regulation 5(3) allows that person to request a copy of the BID proposals from the BID proposer; and
(iii)provides the name and address of the BID proposer; and
(d)send to the Scottish Ministers a copy of the notice referred to in sub paragraph (a).