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The Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2016
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
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This Order amends the Scottish Local Government Elections Order 2011 (“the 2011 Order”).
Article 2 mainly makes provision reflecting the reduction in voting age at Scottish local government elections that will take effect from 5th May 2016. It amends the 2011 Order to recognise that 16 and 17 year olds will attend polling stations as voters and to allow persons who have attained the age of 16 to assist voters with disabilities.
Paragraphs (a) and (e) of article 2 amend the 2011 Order in relation to the appointment of polling and count staff.
Article 3 completes the revocation of provision that is otiose in relation to local government elections.
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