No need for poll in some circumstances
24 No need for poll in some circumstances
(1) If only one or 2 candidates are declared under section 23 for a division, the Commission must, on making that declaration:
(a) declare each of them returned as ordinary delegates for the division; and
state their names in the declaration.
The declaration has effect as if:
it were a declaration under section 111(2); and
the candidates were returned as elected for the division.
To avoid doubt:
(a) a poll must be held for a division if 3 or more candidates are declared under section 23 for the division; and
(b) a poll is not required for a division if no candidate is declared under section 23 for the division.
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