# The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Wales) Rules 2021, Paragraph 60S: Filling of last vacancies


(1) Where the number of continuing candidates is equal to the number of vacancies remaining unfilled, the continuing candidates are treated as elected.
(2) Where only one vacancy remains unfilled, the continuing candidate then credited with the highest number of votes must be treated as elected if that number of votes is equal to or greater than the total number of votes then credited to the other continuing candidates together with any surpluses not transferred.
(3) Where the last vacancies can be filled under this rule, no further transfer of votes may be made.
(4) For the meaning of “continuing candidate” and “surplus”, see rule 60F.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2021/1459/schedule/1/paragraph/60S (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-principal-areas-wales-rules-2021/schedule-1/paragraph-60S
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