Rule 53 Filling of last vacanciesI1
Scotland
(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 F1is required.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in sch. 1 rule 53(2) substituted (25.11.2021) by The Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/437), arts. 1(2), 2(4) (with art. 1(3))
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 1 rule 53 in force at 10.11.2011 except for the purposes of any election to be held on or before 2.5.2012, see art. 1(1)
Notes on Schedule 1
Modifications
- C1
Sch. 1 modified (16.12.2015) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425), art. 1(1), sch. 5 Pt. 3 (with art. 1(2))