Power to make by-laws
13 Power to make by-laws
A board may make by-laws about elections under this Act, including by-laws about the following—
the electoral eligibility amount for the board for all elections or a particular election;
when an election is to be held;
the maximum number of terms for which a person may be elected as a member.
The board may also make by-laws about the conduct of its business, including—
when and how meetings are held; and
the adjournment of meetings; and
who must preside at meetings; and
how a conflict of interest of a member must be identified, declared and dealt with.
A by-law made under this section—
has effect only to the extent it is consistent with this Act; and
is not subordinate legislation.
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