Local Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011

Interpretation

9Interpretation of Part 1

In this Part—

  • “the 1983 Act” means the Representation of the People Act 1983,

  • “convener” means the convener of the Board,

  • “depute returning officer” means a person appointed under section 41(2) of the 1983 Act,

  • “electoral registration officer” means an officer appointed under section 8(3) of the 1983 Act,

  • “local government election” has the meaning given in section 204(1) of the 1983 Act,

  • “returning officer” means an officer appointed under section 41(1) of the 1983 Act.