Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

VETERINARY SURGEONS REGULATION 2015 (NO 39 OF 2015) - REG 67

    (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 section 66 (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 1992

, 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 board president, in writing, about the election of the successful candidate.