PART 1

ELECTORAL ADMINISTRATION AND REGISTRATION
CHAPTER 3

WELSH ELECTIONS PILOTING AND REFORM

Proposals for pilots

Proposals for pilots made by principal councils
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1
A principal council may propose to the Welsh Ministers that pilot regulations are made in relation to any relevant electoral matter in so far as it relates to local government elections.
2
Before making a proposal under subsection (1), the principal council must consult the Welsh Ministers.
3
After consulting in accordance with subsection (2) and before making a proposal under subsection (1), the principal council must—
a
submit the proposal for the pilot to be provided for in regulations to the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru, and
b
have regard to the Commission’s report on the proposal under section 14.
4
If a principal council makes a proposal under subsection (1), it must send a copy of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru report on the proposals under section 14 to the Welsh Ministers.