SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 5Combination of polls: England
PART 1Provision about combination
Disposal of documents etc
Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidate
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1
The following provisions have effect as if they were modified in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3)—
a
rule 55 of the Local Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;
b
rule 55 of the Parish Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;
c
rule 60 of the Mayoral Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules.
2
In paragraph (4), for “returning officer” substitute “
relevant counting officer
”
.
3
In paragraph (7), for the words from the beginning to “further step” substitute “
Once the ballot papers relating to each relevant election or referendum have been separated, no step or further step may be taken
”
.