31.—(1) In Schedule 3 (the PCC election rules), in rule 1 (timetable), for “Subject to rule 2, the” substitute “The”.
(2) In that rule, for the table substitute—
| “Proceeding | Time |
|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Not later than the 25th day before the day of the election |
| Delivery of nomination papers | Not later than 4 p.m. on the 19th day before the day of the election |
| Delivery of notices of withdrawals of candidature | Not later than 4 p.m. on the 19th day before the day of the election |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated | Not later than 4 p.m. on the 18th day before the day of the election |
| Notice of poll | Not later than the 6th day before the day of the election |
| Polling | Between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on the day of the election” |