PART 3

Elections
CHAPTER 1

Procedure

Determining result of secret ballot
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1
Where there is a single vacancy, the candidate who receives the highest number of votes cast is elected.
2
Where there is more than one vacancy, the requisite number of candidates (being the number equal to the number of vacancies) who have received the highest number of votes are elected.
3
If—
a
two or more candidates have received an equal number of votes for a vacancy (the “tied candidates”), and
b
taking into account the election of any candidate who has received a higher number of votes than the tied candidates—
i
the election of one or more of the tied candidates is necessary to make up the requisite number, but
ii
the election of all of the tied candidates would exceed the requisite number,
the justices' legal adviser must decide between them by lot, and paragraph (4) applies.
4
Where this paragraph applies, the candidate or candidates (as applicable) on whom the lot falls is elected.
5
As soon as practicable after an election under this Rule, the justices' legal adviser must notify the candidates, as to—
a
the result;
b
the number of votes cast for each candidate, and
c
where relevant, if a lot was required.
6
As soon as practicable after notifying the candidates under paragraph (5), the justices' legal adviser must notify the eligible justices as to—
a
the result;
b
the number of votes cast for each candidate, and
c
where relevant, if a lot was required.
Rule 12 in force at 31.7.2016, see rule 1(2)(c)
Words in rule 12(6) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provision) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/100), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 19(3)(e) (with reg. 4)
Words in rule 12(5) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provision) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/100), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 19(3)(e) (with reg. 4)
Words in rule 12(3) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provision) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/100), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 19(3)(e) (with reg. 4)