• 1. The return envelope referred to in Article M 7, paragraph 7, must be in the possession of the Mayor of The Hague no later than 7:00 PM Dutch time on the fifth day after polling day.

• 2. The Mayor shall ensure that the timely received return envelopes are handed unopened to the chairperson of the postal voting station referred to in Article E 5, paragraph 1, as soon as possible, but no later than 9:00 PM on the fifth day after polling day.

• 3. Article M 8, paragraphs 3 and 4, shall apply mutatis mutandis.