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Paragraph 40 Return of elected members

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(1)

If, at any stage of the count, the number of votes for a candidate equals or exceeds the quota, the candidate is deemed to be elected.

(2)

A candidate is returned as an elected member when the candidate is declared to be elected in accordance with rule 49.