(1)  In respect of an election for mayor, deputy mayor or a single councillor, an elector –

(a) must mark the ballot paper by placing the number 1 in the box next to the name of the candidate of the elector's first preference; and

(b) may mark the ballot paper further by placing further consecutive numbers in any or all of the remaining boxes next to the names of the remaining candidates.

(2)  In respect of an election –

(a) for more than one councillor but fewer than 5 councillors –

(i) an elector must mark the ballot paper by placing consecutive numbers, in the boxes next to the names of the candidates, in order of preference from number 1 to the number of candidates required to be elected; and

(ii) an elector may place further consecutive numbers, in any or all of the remaining boxes, next to the names of the remaining candidates; or

(b) for 5 or more councillors –

(i) an elector must mark the ballot paper by placing consecutive numbers, in the boxes next to the names of the candidates, in order of preference from number 1 to 5; and

(ii) an elector may place further consecutive numbers, in any or all of the remaining boxes, next to the names of the remaining candidates.