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.