SCHEDULE 1The Mayoral Elections Rules

PART 7Disposal of documents

Sealing up of ballot papers56

1

On the completion of the counting at a contested election the returning officer must seal up in separate packets the counted and rejected ballot papers, including ballot papers rejected in part.

2

The returning officer must not open the sealed packets of—

a

tendered ballot papers,

b

the completed corresponding number lists,

c

certificates as to employment on duty on the day of the poll, or

d

marked copies of the register of electors (including any marked copy notices issued under section 13B(3B) or (3D) of the 1983 Act) and lists of proxies.