SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 5Combination of polls: England
PART 1Provision about combination
General provisions
1Interpretation
1
An election or local referendum the poll for which is, under section 4(1), to be taken together with the poll for the referendum under section 1 is referred to in this Schedule as a “relevant election”.
2
The polls to be taken together are referred to in this Schedule as “combined polls”.
3
In relation to a local referendum, expressions used in this Part of this Schedule are to be construed in accordance with the following table.
Expression | Meaning |
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“Counting agent” | Counting observer as defined by regulation 2(1) of the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2089). |
“Election agent” | Counting observer as defined by that regulation. |
“Polling agent” | Polling observer as defined by that regulation. |
“Returning officer” | Counting officer as defined by that regulation. |
“Elector” | Voter as defined by rule 2(1) of the Local Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules. |