SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6Combination of polls: Wales
PART 1Provision about combination
Counting of votes
43Attendance and arrangements for counting
1
The counting officer must make arrangements for counting the ballot papers and carrying out the other functions conferred by paragraph 47 in the presence of the counting agents.
2
The counting officer must give the counting agents and the regional returning officer notice in writing of the time and place at which the proceedings under paragraph 47 will begin.
3
A person may be present at the proceedings under paragraph 47 only if—
a
the person is entitled to be present at the counting of the votes for the referendum or an Assembly election, or
b
the person is permitted by the counting officer to attend.
4
The counting officer may give a person permission under sub-paragraph (3)(b) only if—
a
the officer is satisfied that the person’s attendance will not impede the efficient conduct of the proceedings, and
b
the officer has consulted the referendum agents and election agents or thought it impracticable to do so.
5
The counting officer must give the counting agents—
a
whatever reasonable facilities for overseeing the proceedings, and
b
whatever information with respect to the proceedings,
the officer can give them consistently with the orderly conduct of the proceedings and the discharge of the officer’s duties.