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FORM
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Declaration of identity for a postal vote at a Scottish Parliamentary election which is taken with the Local Government election and the proceedings on the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers in respect of each election are not taken together.
Front of Form
To be returned with the [insert colours of ballot papers] coloured ballot papers
[Insert colours of ballot papers] coloured ballot paper nos:
I hereby declare that I am the person to whom the [insert colours of ballot papers] coloured ballot paper(s) numbered as above were sent.
Voter's signature:
The voter, who is personally known to me, has signed this declaration in my presence.
Witness's signature
Name of witness:
(WRITE CLEARLY)
Address of witness:
(WRITE CLEARLY)
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM
Back of Form
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER
1.
This declaration of identity relates to the ballot papers for the Scottish Parliament election only. You must sign this declaration of identity in the presence of a person known to you. You are required to do this even if you have already signed a similar declaration of identity in respect of another election to be held on the same day. That person should then sign this declaration as a witness, adding his or her name and address. Without this the declaration will be invalid.
2.
You have 2 ballot papers.
3.
You may vote once only on each ballot paper. Mark your choice with a cross (x). Put no other mark on the ballot paper, or your vote may not be counted. Do this secretly. If you cannot vote without assistance, the person assisting you must not disclose how you have voted.
4.
The papers coloured [insert colours] are used for the Scottish Parliament election. The ballot paper coloured [insert colour] is used for the local government election. There is one small envelope marked "A" in which the Scottish Parliament election ballot papers are to be inserted and another envelope marked "A" in which the ballot paper for the local government election is to be inserted. Accompanying each envelope marked "A" is a declaration of identity and covering envelope (the larger envelope marked "B"). The covering envelope and declaration of a identity for a particular ballot paper are those which refer to the colour of that ballot paper. It is important that you use the correct envelopes and declaration of identity, otherwise your vote may not be counted. You may find it helpful to sort the documents into separate sets, consisting of ballot papers, ballot paper envelopes, declarations of identity and covering envelopes. Then proceed as follows -
(a) Place the ballot papers in the correct smaller envelopes and seal them;
(b) Put those envelopes, together with the correct declaration of identity, in the correct covering envelopes and seal them;
(c) Return the covering envelopes without delay. The ballot papers, in order to be counted, must be received by the returning officer not later than the close of the poll.
5.
If you receive more than one ballot paper of the same colour, remember that it is illegal to vote more than once on the same type of ballot paper (otherwise than as proxy) at any election.
6.
At this election you cannot vote in person at a polling station, even if you receive an official poll card.
7.
If you inadvertently spoil any Scottish Parliament postal ballot paper, you can apply to the returning officer for a new one. If you do this you MUST RETURN ALL OF THE POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS YOU HAVE RECEIVED in relation to the Scottish Parliament election, including the spoilt ballot paper. In addition, in your application for fresh postal ballot papers you MUST RETURN in your own envelope, the declaration of identity and the envelopes marked "A" and "B" relating to the Scottish Parliament election. Remember that there is little time available if fresh postal ballot papers are to be issued and counted.
FORM
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STATEMENT AS TO POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS
Constituency/Region
Date of poll:
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A. ISSUE AND RECEIPT OF POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS
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C. Number constituency
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D. Number region
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Total number of postal ballot paper issued (including papers issued under paragraph 13(3) of Schedule 4).
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Number of postal ballot papers issued under paragraph 13(3) of Schedule 4.
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Number of ballot papers returned as part of sets of documents under paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 4 too late for another ballot paper to be issued.
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Number of covering envelopes received by the Returning Officer before the close of the poll, excluding any returned either as undelivered or under paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 4.
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Number of covering envelopes received by the Returning Officer after the close of the poll, excluding any returned as undelivered.
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Number of covering envelopes returned as undelivered up to the date of this statement.
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Number of covering envelopes which have not been received by the Returning Officer at the date of this statement.
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B. COUNT OF BALLOT PAPERS
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C. Number constituency
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D. Number region
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Number of covering envelopes received by the Returning Officer before the close of the poll, excluding any returned either as undelivered or under paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 4.
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Number of cases in which the covering envelope or its contents were marked "rejected".
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Number of ballot papers returned by postal voters which were included in the count of ballot papers.
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Date
(Signed):
Constituency returning officer
Address:
NOTES
1.
In boxes A and B the figure entered against the first item in columns C and D should equal the sum of the figures entered against the remaining items in the same column in each box.
2.
At the same time as this statement is sent to the Sheriff Clerk a copy must be sent to the Secretary of State for Scotland.
3.
Column C relates to the postal ballot papers issued for the election for return of a constituency member in the above-mentioned constituency.
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Column D relates to the postal ballot papers issued for the election for return of a regional member in the above-mentioned constituency.
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The ballot papers have been issued in a single covering envelope. The same number should be entered at the appropriate points in both columns C and D.
FORM
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Notice providing further information for voters at polling station at a Scottish Parliament election which is combined with a local election.
FURTHER INFORMATION FOR VOTERS
You have three votes
Scottish Parliament
Constituency Ballot Paper
You have 1 vote on this paper. You should place an x in one box only. Do not make any other mark.
Votes cast in this poll will decide the election of a member to represent this constituency in the Scottish Parliament.
[The form of a constituency ballot paper to be illustrated.]
Regional Ballot Paper
You have 1 vote on this paper. You should place an x in one box only. Do not make any other mark.
Votes cast in this poll will decide the allocation of 7 additional seats in the Scottish Parliament for this region. You may use this vote [either]* for a political party putting forward a list of candidates [or for an individual candidate not standing on a party list].* [*may be deleted where no individual candidates are standing for election as regional members.]
[The form of a regional ballot paper to be illustrated.]
Local Government
You have 1 vote on this paper. You should place an x in one box only. Do not make any other mark.
Votes cast in this poll will decide the election of a local councillor to represent this ward.
[The form of a local election ballot paper to be illustrated.]
When you have completed all 3 papers you should fold each paper separately and place each in the ballot box marked in the same colour.
Directions as to printing
This notice may be printed and laid out in any such form as clearly presents the information in it.
FORM
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DECLARATION OF IDENTITY FOR A
POSTAL VOTE AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION which is taken with a Scottish Parliament election and the proceedings on the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers in respect of each election are not taken together.
Front of Form
To be returned with the [insert colour of ballot paper] coloured ballot paper
[Insert colour of ballot paper] coloured ballot paper no:
I hereby declare that I am the person to whom the[insert colour of ballot paper] coloured ballot paper numbered as above was sent.
Voter's signature:
The voter, who is personally known to me, has signed this declaration in my presence.
Witness's signature
Name of witness:
(WRITE CLEARLY)
Address of witness:
(WRITE CLEARLY)
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM
Back of Form
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER
1.
This declaration of identity relates to the ballot paper for the local government election only. You must sign this declaration of identity in the presence of a person known to you. You are required to do this even if you have already signed a similar declaration of identity in respect of another election to be held on the same day. That person should then sign this declaration as a witness, adding his or her name and address. Without this the declaration will be invalid.
2.
Vote for one candidate only.
3.
Do not vote more than once. Mark you choice with a cross(x). Put no other mark on the ballot paper, or your vote may not be counted. Do this secretly. If you cannot vote without assistance, the person assisting you must not disclose how you have voted.
4.
The paper coloured [insert colour] is used for the local government election. The ballot papers coloured [insert colours] are used for the Scottish Parliament election. There is one small envelope marked "A" in which the local government election ballot paper is to be inserted and another envelope marked "A" in which the ballot papers for the Scottish Parliament election are to be inserted. Accompanying each envelope marked "A" is a declaration of identity and covering envelope (the larger envelope marked "B"). The covering envelope and declaration of a identity for a particular ballot paper are those which refer to the colour of that ballot paper. It is important that you use the correct envelopes and declaration of identity, otherwise your vote may not be counted. You may find it helpful to sort the documents into separate sets, consisting of ballot papers, ballot paper envelopes, declarations of identity and covering envelopes. Then proceed as follows -
(a) Place the ballot papers in the correct smaller envelopes and seal them;
(b) Put those envelopes, together with the correct declaration of identity, in the correct covering envelopes and seal them;
(c) Return the covering envelopes without delay. The ballot papers, in order to be counted, must be received by the returning officer not later than the close of the poll.
5.
If you receive more than one ballot paper of the same colour, remember that it is illegal to vote more than once on the same type of ballot paper (otherwise than as proxy) at any election.
6.
At this election you cannot vote in person at a polling station, even if you receive an official poll card.
7.
If you inadvertently spoil the local government postal ballot paper, you can apply to the returning officer for a new one. If you do this you MUST RETURN ALL OF THE POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS YOU HAVE RECEIVED in relation to the local government election, including the spoilt ballot paper. In addition, in your application for a fresh postal ballot paper you MUST RETURN in your own envelope, the declaration of identity and the envelopes marked "A" and "B" relating to the local government election. Remember that there is little time available if a fresh postal ballot paper is to be issued and counted.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes provision as to the conduct of elections and return of members to the Scottish Parliament ("the Parliament") which was established by the Scotland Act 1998.
Part I of the Order contains general provisions concerning the commencement, citation and interpretation of the Order.
Part II of the Order makes provision about the franchise for the Parliament and its exercise.
Part III of the Order makes provision concerning election campaigns at Scottish parliamentary elections.
Part IV of the Order (with Schedule 6) makes provision in connection with legal proceedings.
Part V of the Order makes miscellaneous and supplemental provision, for example, in relation to the filling of certain vacancies.
Schedule 1 makes provision in respect of electors lists and registers.
Schedule 2 contains the Scottish Parliamentary Election Rules.
Schedule 3 makes provision concerning absent voting.
Schedule 4 makes provision about the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers.
Schedule 5 makes provision concerning the combination of polls.
Schedule 6 applies certain provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1983 with modifications, concerning with legal proceedings.
Schedule 7 makes provision in connection with the use of rooms in school premises and meeting rooms for election meetings.
Schedule 8 makes modifications of certain enactments which are consequential on the provision of the Order.
The Appendix sets out certain forms for use at Scottish parliamentary elections.
ISBN
0 11 059012 0
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