Notice of election
3(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.