At the first election, if no more than three candidates are duly nominated each shall be elected without a poll. If fewer than three candidates are duly nominated the Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the new constitution date, fill up each vacancy by appointing a person who must be an elector for the relevant area and consenting to be appointed.

At any election after the first, if only one candidate is duly nominated he shall be elected without a poll. If no candidate is duly nominated the Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the 1st April in the year in question, fill up the vacancy by appointing a person who must be an elector for the relevant area and consenting to be appointed.

A person who is appointed under sub-paragraph (1) and (2) above shall hold office from the date of his appointment.