Section 11K Unfilled vacancies in a local election yearF1

(1)

This section applies if—

(a)

section 11D, 11E, 11F, 11G or 11H would otherwise require an election to be held to fill a casual vacancy, and

(b)

the election would be held on or after the first day of January in a local election year.

(2)

This section applies if a casual vacancy that is otherwise required to be filled in accordance with section 11D, 11E or 11F remains unfilled on the day on which the Chief Electoral Officer publishes notice of an election in a local election year under rule 1(2) of the Local Elections Rules.

(3)

The vacancy is deemed to have been caused by the expiry of the normal term of office and accordingly is to be filled on the election day in that year.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 11A-11H, 11J, 11K inserted (1.4.2010) by Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1178), arts. 1(2), 3

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Refs. to registration officer, returning officer or electoral officer are to be construed as refs. to Chief Electoral Officer, 1972 NI 13