Part 1Preliminary

# Part 1 Preliminary Part 1 Preliminary Direction. In this standard instrument, provisions are identified as “compulsory” (including in certain cases only) or “optional” by those words being placed in brackets in connection with the clause or other discrete provision or provisions concerned. If an optional provision is adopted, it is to be adopted in the form (and in accordance with the directions) set out in this instrument. If an optional provision is not adopted, the number or other identifier of the provision is to be set out in the Plan with the words “Not adopted” or words to the same effect. If a compulsory provision is not applicable (because of the circumstances referred to in the heading to the provision), the number or other identifier of the provision is to be set out in the Plan with the words “Not applicable” or words to the same effect. Any additional provisions (not inconsistent with the mandatory provisions) included in the Plan are generally to be included at the end of the Part, clause, subclause etc and are to be numbered in accordance with the usual protocol applicable to amendments made to existing Acts and statutory instruments.