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Rule 16 Method of electionI1

England and Wales

If, after any withdrawals under rule 15—

(a)

more than two candidates remain validly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with F1Part 4 or, in the case of a mayoral election in Wales, Parts 4 and 5 of these Rules;

(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

Words in Sch. 1 rule 16(a) inserted (13.12.2022) by The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1352), regs. 1(1)(c), 3(2) (with reg. 1(2))

Commencement

I1

Sch. 1 rule 16 in force at 27.3.2007, see reg. 1(2)