# Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962, Paragraph 14: Method of election


(1) If the number of persons standing nominated, as shown by the statement of persons nominated, exceeds the number of seats to be filled, a poll shall be taken in accordance with Part III of these rules.
(2) If the number of persons standing nominated, as so shown, is equal to or less than the number of seats to be filled, the persons standing nominated shall be declared to be elected in accordace with Part V of these rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apni/1962/14/schedule/5/paragraph/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electoral-law-act-northern-ireland-1962/schedule-5/paragraph-14
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