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The Council’s Constitution identified the determination of polling district reviews as a matter to be reserved for Full Council following recommendations from this Committee. While not explicitly stated, this definition also intended to relate to polling places. A report was submitted which sought authority for the Electoral Registration Officer to designate polling places in situations where it was impracticable to take proposals through the committee process.

COUNCIL DECISION

(subject to ratification by Council)

          R E C O M M E N D E D – that in circumstances where it would not be practicable to seek Committee / Council approval for a change in a polling place in time for an election, authority be delegated to the Electoral Registration Officer, in consultation with Ward Members and Group Leaders, to make such changes should the need arise.