Rules for Authority elections combined with a relevant election or referendumC15

1

This rule applies to an Authority election that is taken together with the poll at—

a

a parliamentary election, European Parliamentary election or local government election (other than an Authority election), under section 15(1) or (2) of the Representation of the People Act 1985 M1; or

b

a local authority mayoral election or referendum in accordance with regulations made under sections 44 and 105, or 45 and 105, of the Local Government Act 2000 M2.

2

For the purposes of an election to which this rule applies—

a

rules 3 and 4 will not apply; and

b

subject to rules 6 and 7, the election must be conducted in accordance with the rules specified in paragraphs (3) to (5) of this rule.

3

The Constituency Members Election Rules in Schedule 5 have effect for the purposes of any election of constituency members of the London Assembly at an ordinary election, and any election under section 10 (filing a vacancy in an Assembly constituency) of the 1999 Act.

4

The London Members Election Rules in Schedule 6, with the exception of Part 7, have effect for the purposes of any election of London members; and Part 7 of those rules has effect for the purposes of section 11 (filling a vacancy among the London members) of the 1999 Act.

5

The Mayoral Election Rules in Schedule 7 have effect for the purposes of any election of the Mayor of London at an ordinary election, and any election under section 16 (filing a vacancy in the Office of Mayor) of the 1999 Act.