1The proceedings at the election of commissioners shall be conducted in accordance with the following Table.
| Proceedings | Time |
|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Not later than the twenty-fifth day before the day of election |
| Delivery of nomination papers | Not later than noon on the twelfth day before the day of election |
| Publication of statement as to persons nominated | Not later than noon on the tenth day before the day of election |
| Delivery of notices of withdrawals of candidature | Not later than noon on the ninth day before the day of election |
| Despatch of ballot papers | Not later than the eighth day before the day of election |
| Close of poll | Noon on the day of election |
2(1)In computing any period of time for the purposes of the Timetable—
(a)a Saturday or Sunday,
(b)Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or a bank holiday, or
(c)a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning,
shall be disregarded, and any such day shall not be treated as a day for the purpose of any proceedings up to the completion of the poll nor shall the returning officer be obliged to proceed with the counting of the votes on such a day.
(2)In this rule “bank holiday” means a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (c. 80) in England and Wales.