# The General Dental Council (Constitution) Order of Council 2006, Article 6: By-election


In the event of a person who falls within article 2(a) or (b) ceasing to be a member of the Council by virtue of article 5—
(a) a by-election shall be held to fill any such vacancy which occurs more than twelve months before the end of the period for which that member had been elected; and
(b) the newly elected member’s term of office shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1666/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/general-dental-council-constitution-order-of-council-2006/article-6
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