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Local Government Elections 2012 South Ayrshire Candidates & Agents Briefing (3)

Local Government Elections 2012 South Ayrshire Candidates & Agents Briefing (3). Welcome & Introductions. David Anderson - Returning Officer Eileen Howat – Depute Returning Officer Valerie Andrews – Depute Returning Officer Election / Count Team Front of House Team. Purpose of briefings.

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Local Government Elections 2012 South Ayrshire Candidates & Agents Briefing (3)

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  1. Local Government Elections 2012South AyrshireCandidates & Agents Briefing(3)

  2. Welcome & Introductions • David Anderson - Returning Officer • Eileen Howat – Depute Returning Officer • Valerie Andrews – Depute Returning Officer • Election / Count Team • Front of House Team

  3. Purpose of briefings • To provide support to Candidates and Agents • To allow Candidates and Agents to get to know key members of the Elections Team • To provide information and advice • To contribute to a successful election process • To assist with the our election planning • To provide opportunity for enquires or questions

  4. Materials circulated & any other info • Review and clarification (if needed) • Anything more to come or requested • Adjustment to Postal Vote opening schedule

  5. The Count – Citadel Leisure Centre • Visits to Count Centre • Tuesday 1st May 6pm • Wednesday 2nd May 8am • Wednesday 2nd May 2pm • The day of Count – 8am start for Candidates & Agents • Other guests 9am • The Count process itself • Potential order of Wards for counting of votes

  6. Electronic Counting – Key Stages

  7. Doubtful Ballot Papers • “Placemat” • Link on Electoral Commission site - http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/142075/Doubtful-ballot-paper-booklet-SLG.pdf • Voting according to order of ballot paper

  8. Electoral Commission Observer

  9. Questions and discussion • Topics of interest? • Other information we can provide?

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