SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2Rules for conduct of the referendum
PART 1Referendum rules
The poll
Sealing of ballot boxes
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1
Immediately before the commencement of the poll, the presiding officer must show anyone present in the polling station that the ballot box is empty.
2
The presiding officer must then–
a
lock the box (if it has a lock) and place his or her seal on it in a manner that prevents it from being opened without breaking the seal, and
b
place the box in his or her view for the receipt of ballot papers, and keep it so locked (if it has a lock) and sealed.