# Synodical Government Measure 1969, Paragraph 41


(1) If the number of candidates for an election to a diocesan synod does not exceed the number of seats to be filled, each candidate is declared elected; and the presiding officer must inform each candidate and the secretary of the diocesan synod.
(2) If the number of candidates for an election to a diocesan synod exceeds the number of seats to be filled, an election must take place in accordance with Rule 42.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/1969/2/schedule/3/paragraph/41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/synodical-government-measure-1969/schedule-3/paragraph-41
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