Procedure on close of the poll
37.—(1) Rule 47 is modified as follows.
(2) In paragraph (1), for “in the presence of the polling agents” substitute “in the presence of the polling agents appointed for the purposes of the PCC election and for the purposes of each relevant election or referendum”.
(3) After paragraph (1) insert—
“(1A) The contents of the packets referred to in sub-paragraphs (b), (c) and (f) of paragraph (1) must not be combined with the contents of the packets made up under the corresponding rule that applies at any relevant election or referendum.”
(4) In paragraph (4), for “the local returning officer” substitute “the relevant returning or counting officer”.
(5) In paragraph (5), for “the local returning officer” (in both places) substitute “the relevant returning or counting officer”.
(6) After paragraph (6) insert—
“(7) The ballot paper account prepared under paragraph (6) in respect of the PCC election must not be combined with the ballot paper account for any relevant election or referendum.”