# Vestries Act 1831(repealed 1.6.1992), Section 15: A ballot may be demanded.

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

Provided always, that any five ratepayers may then and there, in writing or otherwise, demand a poll, which shall be taken by ballot, each ratepayer delivering to the aforesaid inspectors two folded papers, one of which papers shall contain the names of the persons for whom such parishioner may vote as fit and proper to be members of the vestry, and the other shall contain the names of the persons for whom such parishioner may vote as fit and proper to be auditors of accounts: Provided always, that each ratepayer shall have one vote and no more for the members of the vestry, and one vote and no more for the auditors of accounts to be chosen in the said parish.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Will4/1-2/60/section/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/vestries-act-1831repealed-161992/section-15
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