22.—(1) Where one candidate remains validly nominated, that person shall be recorded by the Board as being elected and the Board shall forthwith—E+W
(a)give written notice thereof to that candidate and to each of the parish councils and parish meetings within the group of parishes in respect of which the election was held; and
(b)give public notice of the name of the candidate elected.
(2) Where more than one candidate remains validly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with paragraphs 23 to 25.