Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) Subject to section 232, if the Commissioner receives two or more nominations made under section 227(1), the vacant seat is to be filled by a recount.
(2) A recount is to be conducted by the Commissioner –
(a) as soon as practicable after the close of nominations for that recount; and
(b) in accordance with Schedule 6 and any approved procedures.
(3) As soon as practicable after completing a recount, the Commissioner is to –
(a) publicly declare the successful candidate to be duly elected as a Member of the Assembly to fill the vacant seat; and
(b) by notice signed by him or her, inform the Governor that the successful candidate has been elected.