SCHEDULE 1The Combined Authority Mayoral Elections Rules

PART 3Stages common to contested and uncontested elections

Method of election16

If, after any withdrawals under rule 15—

a

three or more candidates remain validly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with Parts 4 and 5 of these Rules,

b

only two candidates remain validly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with Part 4,

c

only one candidate remains validly nominated, that person shall be declared to be elected in accordance with Part 6.