10(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, if for any reason whatsoever the place of an elected member of an internal drainage board becomes vacant before the end of his term of office, the vacancy shall be filled by the election by the board of a new member.E+W
(2)Where the unexpired portion of the term of office of the vacating member is less than six months, the vacancy need not be filled.
(3)A person elected to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office so long as the vacating member would have held office.