1. The proceedings in the referendum are to be conducted in accordance with the following Table —
| Proceeding | Time | Provision |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of notice of referendum | Not later than the twenty-fifth day before the day of the poll | Rule 3(1) |
| Issue of official poll card | As soon as practicable after publication of notice of referendum | Rule 15(1) |
| Publication of notice of poll | Not later than the sixteenth day before the day of the poll | Rule 11(1) |
| Notice of appointment of referendum agents | Not later than the sixteenth day before the day of the poll | Article 18(3) |
| Notice of appointment of polling and counting agents | Not later than the fifth day before the date of the poll | Rule 17(6) |
| Notice of designation of a designated counting agent | At the same time as notice of appointment of the counting agent | Rule 17(6) and (8) |
| Polling | Between the hours of 7a.m. in the morning and 10p.m. at night | Rule 4 |
2. In calculating any period of time for the purposes of these Rules, the following days are to be disregarded —
(a)a Saturday or Sunday;
(b)Christmas Eve or Christmas Day;
(c)a day which is a bank holiday in Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971(1); and
(d)a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning,
nor is a counting officer obliged to proceed with the counting of votes on such a day.