SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Rules Applicable to Election of Commissioners

Part 2Stages Common to Contested and Uncontested Elections

Notice of Election

3Notice of election

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 the place and those times.

2

The returning officer shall send a copy of the notice of election and a nomination form to every commoner whose name appears on the register or, in the case of the first commoners' election, the list compiled under paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 (Appointment and election of Commissioners) to this Act.