http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2011/10/part/1/crossheading/directions/enactedLocal Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011Electoral registrationLocal electionsMayoral electionsVotingGeneral electionsKing's Printer for Scotland2017-10-06 Part 1Electoral Management Board for Scotland Directions Directions to returning officers 5 1 The convener may give directions in writing to returning officers about the exercise of their functions in relation to— a local government elections generally, or b a particular local government election. 2 A direction may require a returning officer to provide the convener with information. 3 A returning officer to whom a direction is given must comply with the direction. Directions to electoral registration officers 6 1 The convener may give directions in writing to electoral registration officers about the exercise of their functions in relation to a particular local government election. 2 But a direction is of no effect if it is inconsistent with any direction given under section 52 of the 1983 Act. 3 An electoral registration officer to whom a direction is given must comply with the direction. Consultation before giving direction 7 Before giving a direction under section 5 or 6, the convener must consult— a the other members of the Board, b the Electoral Commission.