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Article 12 Filling of vacancies

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(1)

Where the place of a governor who has been appointed to the office of governor under article 4(1)(a) has been declared vacant under article 11, or where such a governor has died, the core membership shall appoint a governor to fill the vacancy.

(2)

Where the place of a governor who has beeen appointed to the office of governor under article 4(1)(c) has been declared vacant under article 11, or where such a governor has died—

(a)

in the case of a governor appointed under article 4(1)(c)(i), the governing body shall intimate the vacancy to the academic council who shall appoint a governor to fill the vacancy;

(b)

in the case of a governor elected under article 4(1)(c)(ii) or (iii), an election shall be held to fill the vacancy in accordance with article 6 and the relevant rules made under it.

(3)

Where the place of a governor who has been co-opted to the office of governor under article 5 has been declared vacant under article 11, or where such a governor has died, the governing body shall co-opt a governor to fill the vacancy if that is necessary to satisfy the requirements of article 5(1), and in other cases may so co-opt a governor in accordance with article 5.