PART 3Alteration of Registers
Representations regarding clerical errors24
1
In regulation 5, after “notice” insert “, representation”.
2
In regulation 6(1), after “notice” insert “, representation”.
3
In regulation 7(5)(b), after “13B(3)” insert “, (3B) or (3D)”43.
4
After regulation 32 insert–
Representations regarding clerical errors32A
1
For the purposes of section 13B(3C) of the 1983 Act a representation may be made orally or in writing.
2
Where a representation is made in a polling station to a presiding officer, the presiding officer must as soon as practicable communicate that representation to the relevant registration officer.
Amendment to provision about notices in connection with registration25
1
Regulation 3644 is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (2) after “13B(3)” insert “, (3B) or (3D)”.
3
After paragraph (2) insert–
3
For the purposes of section 13B(3A) and (3C) of the 1983 Act the prescribed time on the day of the poll is 9 p.m..
Communication of notices made on polling day26
After regulation 36 insert the following–
Communication of notices made on polling day36A
1
Where a notice is issued under section 13B(3B) or (3D) of the 1983 Act on the day of the poll, the registration officer must take reasonable steps to ensure that the notice comes to the attention of the relevant presiding officer.
2
Such steps may include communicating the notice to the presiding officer by telephone.
3
Where a notice issued under section 13B(3B) or (3D) of the 1983 Act is communicated to a presiding officer by telephone, the presiding officer must make a written record of that notice.
Registers: notices of alterations27
In each of regulations 92(1)(b), 97(1)(b) and (3)(b), 98(1)(b), 99(1)(b), 100(2)(b), 101(1)(b), 108A(1)(b), 110(1)(b) and (7), and 111(1) and (6)(b) after “13B(3)” insert “, (3B) or (3D)”45.