Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14)

SCHEDULES

F1 SCHEDULE 5 N.I. Local Elections Rules

F1 SI 1985/454

Part IV N.I. Counting of Votes

Filling of last vacancies N.I.

52 (1) Where the number of continuing candidates is equal to the number of vacancies remaining unfilled the continuing candidates shall thereupon be deemed to be elected.

(2) Where only one vacancy remains unfilled and the votes of any one continuing candidate are equal to or greater than the total of votes credited to another or other continuing candidates together with any surplus not transferred, the candidate shall thereupon be deemed to be elected.

(3) Where the last vacancies can be filled under this rule, no further transfer of votes shall be made.