24(1)This paragraph applies if the CAC gives notice under paragraph 22(3) or 23(2).E+W+S
(2)Within the notification period—
(a)the union (or unions), or
(b)the union (or unions) and the employer,
may notify the CAC that the party making the notification does not (or the parties making the notification do not) want the CAC to arrange for the holding of the ballot.
(3)If the CAC is so notified—
(a)it must not arrange for the holding of the ballot,
(b)it must inform the parties that it will not arrange for the holding of the ballot, and why, and
(c)no further steps are to be taken under this Part of this Schedule.
(4)If the CAC is not so notified it must arrange for the holding of the ballot.
[F1(5)The notification period is, in relation to notification by the union (or unions)—
(a)the period of 10 working days starting with the day on which the union (or last of the unions) receives the CAC’s notice under paragraph 22(3) or 23(2), or
(b)such longer period so starting as the CAC may specify to the parties by notice.
(6)The notification period is, in relation to notification by the union (or unions) and the employer—
(a)the period of 10 working days starting with the day on which the last of the parties receives the CAC’s notice under paragraph 22(3) or 23(2), or
(b)such longer period so starting as the CAC may specify to the parties by notice.
(7)The CAC may give a notice under sub-paragraph (5)(b) or (6)(b) only if the parties have applied jointly to it for the giving of such a notice.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. A1 para. 24(5)-(7) substituted (6.4.2005) for Sch. A1 para. 24(5) by Employment Relations Act 2004 (c. 24), ss. 7, 59(2)-(4); S.I. 2005/872, art. 4, Sch (with arts. 6-21)