New South Wales Repealed Regulations New South Wales Repealed RegulationsThis legislation has been repealed.
(1) If the number of candidates nominated for an election is not more than the number of vacancies to be filled, the returning officer must declare the candidate or candidates to be elected.
(2) If the number of candidates nominated for an election is more than the number of vacancies to be filled, the returning officer must conduct an election to fill the vacancies. The election is to be conducted by secret ballot as prescribed by this Division.
(3) If there are no valid nominations for election to a position on the Council, the returning officer is to call another election in accordance with this Part.