SCHEDULE 1SCOTTISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS RULESRULES FOR CONDUCT OF A SCOTTISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION WHERE THE POLL IS NOT TAKEN TOGETHER WITH THE POLL AT ANOTHER ELECTION
PART IISTAGES COMMON TO CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS
Notice of election
Notice of election3
1
The returning officer shall publish notice of the election in the form set out in Form 1, or a form to the like effect, stating–
a
the place and times at which nomination papers are to be delivered;
b
that forms of such nomination papers may be obtained at that place and at those times; and
c
the date of the poll in the event of a contest.
2
The notice of election shall state the day by which–
a
applications to vote by post or by proxy; and
b
other applications and notices about postal or proxy voting,
must reach the electoral registration officer in order that they may be effective for the election.