Method of election: contested and uncontested election
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17. If, after any withdrawals under rule 15 or 16—
(a)three or more candidates remain validly nominated, a poll must be taken in accordance with Parts 3 and 4 of these rules;
(b)only two candidates remain validly nominated, a poll must be taken in accordance with Part 3;
(c)only one candidate remains validly nominated, that person must be declared to be elected in accordance with Part 5.