The explanatory notes referred to in the form are listed below.
Explanatory Notes
This form is for registered electors who cannot reasonably be expected to vote in person at their polling station due to employment or attendance on an educational course. This form is a legal document and your vote may depend on it.
Part 1 - About You
You cannot be given an absent vote unless you are on the Register of Electors. Most people who are on the register can vote at all elections and the Electoral Registration Officer will consider your application accordingly.
It is possible that you are still registered at your previous address and not at your present address. If you are in any doubt you should check the register and fill in the address given there. Copies of the register are available at the Electoral Registration Office and some libraries.
Part 2 - Reason for Application
If you cannot vote in person because of your employment or your attendance on an educational course you must complete the relevant section.
You must also ensure that the Declaration of Support is completed; in the case of employment this must be by the employer or person acting on his behalf.
If you are self-employed you must get another person to complete the declaration:
- This person MUST NOT be your husband, wife, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, child or grandchild.
- The person must be aged 18 or over.
If you cannot vote because of attendance on an educational course you must get the Course Director / Tutor or person acting on their behalf to complete the Declaration of Support.
Part 3 - How Long do you want a Proxy Vote?
Your proxy vote can count for an indefinite period, a particular election or a particular period. Please indicate your choice here.
Part 4 - Proxy Details
To vote by proxy you must find someone suitable to agree to act for you before giving his or her name. You must sign and you may also get your proxy to sign the special statement on this form.
Not everyone is allowed to vote as proxy. Your proxy must:-
- Be eligible to vote in the type of election concerned (he/she need not be currently registered as an elector).
- Not have agreed to act as proxy for more than two electors including you. He/she is however allowed to act as proxy for any number of his or her relatives (husband or wife, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, child or grandchild).
Note that if granted a vote by proxy, you may vote in person but only if your proxy has not already voted on your behalf or has not applied for a postal vote to vote on your behalf.
Part 5 - Return of Form
Applications for a proxy vote must be received no later than 5 pm on the sixth working day before the date of the election.
If you need further help, please contact the local Electoral Registration Officer.
Please return this form to:
Electoral Registration Officer
Charlotte House
78 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3DR
Phone: 0141 287 7535