Election with poll
275 Election with poll
If, at the end of the nomination period, the number of candidates exceeds the number required to be elected, a poll is to be conducted under Division 6.
If a poll is required, the returning officer as soon as practicable is to advise the Electoral Commissioner accordingly.
The Electoral Commissioner is to cause a notice to be advertised in a daily newspaper circulating in the relevant electoral area and displayed at all public offices stating– the names, and localities of the residences, of the candidates; and the offices to be voted for; and the polling period; and the addresses of issuing places and the hours during which they are open; and any other matter the Electoral Commissioner considers appropriate.
If more than one election is required for a municipal area or several municipal areas at the same time, the Electoral Commissioner may advertise a single notice in respect of all the elections.
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