SCHEDULE 1THE MAYORAL ELECTIONS RULES
PART IIISTAGES COMMON TO CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS
Notice of election5
1
The returning officer shall publish notice of the election stating—
a
the place and times at which nomination papers are to be delivered, and
b
the date of the poll in the event of a contest,
and the notice shall state that forms of nomination papers may be obtained at that place and those times.
2
The notice of election shall state the date by which—
a
applications to vote by post or by proxy, and
b
other applications and notices about postal or proxy voting,
must reach the returning officer in order that they may be effective for the election.