5Timing of election

5 Timing of election

5 Timing of election

An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellor is to be held (where practicable):

(a) in the case of a vacancy that arises because of the expiration of the term of office of the current office holder—at least 3 months before the expiration of the term of office of the current office holder, or

(b) in the case of a casual vacancy—within 3 months after the vacancy arises.