Sch 1 s 8Notice of election

Sch 1 s 8 Notice of election

8 Notice of election

(1) As soon as practicable after determining that an election is due to be held, Local Land Services must notify the returning officer that an election is due.

(2) As soon as practicable after being notified that an election is due, the returning officer must give notice that an election will be held—

(a) by publishing a notice, in a way approved by Local Land Services, on a website maintained by Local Land Services, and

(b) by displaying the notice—

(i) in a prominent place in the office of the local board, or

(ii) on a community notice board at a public place within the region, and

(c) in the other ways the returning officer considers appropriate.

(3) In addition to specifying that an election will be held, the notice must state the following—

(a) the region involved,

(b) the number of members to be elected,

(c) that nominations are called for and the closing date for nominations,

(d) where the roll may be inspected,

(e) the date of the close of the ballot,

(f) how and when a voting pack for the election may be obtained.