265   Boundaries Commission may conduct survey or poll

(1)  To assist it in determining the attitude of the residents and ratepayers of an area or areas for the purposes of section 263 (3) (d), the Boundaries Commission may conduct (in such manner as it thinks appropriate) an opinion survey or poll of the residents and ratepayers.

(2)  The residents and ratepayers of the area or areas concerned may participate in any such opinion survey or poll but are not required to do so.

(3)  The Boundaries Commission may request the Electoral Commissioner, a council or any other person or organisation to conduct any such opinion survey or poll.