# The Scottish Local Government Elections Order 2011, Rule 53: Filling of last vacancies

Extent: S

(1) Where the number of continuing candidates is equal to the number of vacancies remaining unfilled, the continuing candidates are deemed to be elected.
(2) Where the last vacancies can be filled under this rule, no further transfer is required.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/399/schedule/1/rule/53 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scottish-local-government-elections-order-2011/schedule-1/rule-53
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