47.Section 7 identifies a number of instrument-making powers under existing electoral law which are now to be exercised by the Secretary of State only after consulting the Electoral Commission. These powers are generally concerned with the administration of elections – for example, powers to designate returning officers for elections and to specify arrangements for the conduct of local government elections and elections to the devolved legislatures. The extant instruments made under the statutory provisions listed in subsection (2) are:
Commentary on Sections Commission’s general functions Section 7 : Commission to be consulted on changes to electoral law