Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 41 OF 2004) - REG 58

    (1)     If there is only 1 candidate for a casual vacancy, the electoral commissioner must declare the candidate elected.

    (2)     If there is more than 1 candidate for a casual vacancy, the electoral commissioner must, as soon as practicable after making a declaration under regulation 57 (1)—

        (a)     fix a time and place for a recount of the ballot papers counted at the last election at which the former board member was elected; and

        (b)     give each candidate written notice of the time and place fixed; and

        (c)     recount the ballot papers in accordance with the Electoral Act, schedule 4, part 4.3 (with necessary changes).

Note     For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.

    (3)     The electoral commissioner must—

        (a)     declare the successful candidate elected; and

        (b)     tell the president of the health profession board in writing about the election of the successful candidate.