10Extension of time

10 Extension of time

(1)  If a writ for a referendum has been issued and not returned, and the Governor considers it appropriate, the Governor may by proclamation fix –

(a) another day for the conduct of the poll either generally or in any Assembly division; or

(b) another day on or before which the writ is to be returned to the Governor.

(2)  Any days fixed by the Governor under subsection (1) are not subject to section 8 .

(3)  If the Governor issues a proclamation under subsection (1) , the Commissioner, as soon as practicable, is to publish in each newspaper approved for the purpose a notice of that proclamation.

(4)  Where –

(a) the day fixed by the writ for the conduct of the poll for a referendum is the same as polling day for an Assembly general election; and

(b) another day is fixed under section 73 of the Electoral Act 2004 as polling day for that election in an Assembly division –

the day referred to in paragraph (b) is to be taken to be the day for the conduct of the poll for the referendum in that Assembly division.