(1)The convener may give directions in writing to electoral registration officers about the exercise of their functions in relation to a particular Scottish parliamentary 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.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 5A inserted (1.10.2020) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 26, 35; S.S.I. 2020/278, reg. 2, sch.