The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2002

Notice of election

4.—(1) The constituency returning officer shall publish notice of the election stating–

(a) the place and times at which constituency nomination papers are to be delivered;

(b) that forms of such nomination papers may be obtained at that place and at those times; and

(c) the date of the poll in the event of a contest.

(2) The regional returning officer shall publish a notice of election stating–

(a) the place or places and times at which individual nomination papers and regional lists are to be delivered;

(b) that forms of such papers and lists may be obtained at that place or those places and at those times; and

(c) the date of the poll in the event of a contest.

(3) A notice of election under paragraph (1) or (2) above shall state the dates by which–

(a) applications to vote by post or by proxy; and

(b) other applications and notices about postal or proxy voting,

must reach the registration officer in order that they may be effective for the election.