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Paragraph 16 Method of election

If, after any withdrawals under rule 15—

(a)

F1three or more candidates remain validly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with F2Parts 4 and 5 of these Rules,

F3(b)

only two candidates remain validly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with Part 4,

(c)

only one candidate remains validly nominated, that person shall be declared to be elected in accordance with Part 6.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Word in Sch. 3 rule 16(a) substituted (18.6.2026) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/652), arts. 1(1)(c), 5(2)(a)(i) (with art. 1(2))

F2

Words in Sch. 3 rule 16(a) substituted (18.6.2026) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/652), arts. 1(1)(c), 5(2)(a)(ii) (with art. 1(2))

F3

Sch. 3 rule 16(b) inserted (18.6.2026) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/652), arts. 1(1)(c), 5(2)(b) (with art. 1(2))

Notes on Schedule 3

Textual amendments

F1

Words in Sch. 3 heading omitted (7.2.2024) by virtue of The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/131), regs. 1(3), 13(2)