# Northern Ireland (Elections) Act 1998 (repealed 2.12.1999), Paragraph 7

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

If a seat becomes vacant by reason of resignation, death or disqualification the presiding officer shall as soon as reasonably practicable inform the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/12/schedule/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/northern-ireland-elections-act-1998-repealed-2121999/schedule/paragraph-7
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