SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Amendments

Part 5Conduct of elections

Assistance for persons with disabilities

I176

In section 202 (general provisions as to interpretation), in subsection (1) after the definition of “Common Council” insert—

“disability”, in relation to doing a thing, includes a short term inability to do it;

I277

In rule 38 of Schedule 1 (votes marked by presiding officer), in paragraph (1)(a) for “physical cause” substitute “ disability ”.

I378

In rule 39 of that Schedule (voting by persons with disabilities), in paragraph (1)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “physical incapacity” substitute “ disability ”;

b

for “other incapacity” substitute “ other disability ”.

I479

In rule 43 of that Schedule (procedure on close of poll), in paragraph (1)(f) for “ “physical incapacity”” substitute “ “disability” ”.

I580

In the Appendix of Forms in that Schedule, in Note number 2 to the Form of declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities for “incapacity” substitute “ disability ”.