Amendments to Schedule 4 to the 2012 Order40

1

In Schedule 4, in paragraph 25 (notices for the guidance of voters), the substituted rule 30 is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (1) for “(2) or (3) (as the case may be)” substitute “(3)”.

3

Omit paragraph (2).

4

In paragraph (3)—

a

omit “in circumstances other than those described in paragraph (2)”;

b

in sub-paragraph (a), after “other election or referendum” insert “, with the addition of the appropriate voting instructions for PCC elections”.

5

After paragraph (3) insert—

3A

For the purposes of this rule, the “appropriate voting instructions for PCC elections” are—

a

where there are three or more candidates—

Vote by putting a cross [X] in the box

In column 1 next to your FIRST CHOICE candidate

In column 2 next to your SECOND CHOICE candidate

Your first and second choices should be different.

b

where there are two candidates—

Vote for ONLY ONE CANDIDATE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.