13 Rules about the conduct of local elections in Wales

13  Rules about the conduct of local elections in Wales

(1)     The 1983 Act is amended as follows.

(2)     In section 36(1) (local elections in England and Wales), omit “and Wales”.

(3)     After section 36 insert—

“36A Rules for local elections in Wales

(1)     Elections of councillors for local government areas in Wales must be conducted in accordance with rules made by the Welsh Ministers.

(2)     In relation to the election of councillors to a county council or a county borough council, rules under subsection (1) must—

(a)     require polls to be conducted if elections are contested,

(b)     establish

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