Modifications to the election timetable at by-elections
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7.—(1) For the purposes of a constituency member or mayoral by-election, for the timetable in rule 3 of—
(a)the Constituency Members Election Rules in Schedule 1 or 5;
(b)the Mayoral Election Rules in Schedule 3 or 7,
substitute—
“By-election timetable
Proceedings | Time |
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Publication of notice of election | Not later than the twenty-fifth day before the day of election. |
Delivery of nomination papers | Not later than noon on the nineteenth day before the day of election. |
Publication of statement as to persons nominated | Not later than noon on the seventeenth day before the day of election. |
Delivery of notices of withdrawals of candidature | Not later than noon on the sixteenth day before the day of election. |
Notice of poll | Not later than the sixth day before the day of election. |
Polling | Between the hours of 7 in the morning and 10 at night on the day of election.” |