Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 1997
120Chairman may appoint or otherwise fill vacancy
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120 Chairman may appoint or otherwise fill vacancy
(1) If the vacancy is not filled under section 119, it may be filled under this section.
(2) If the former delegate:
(a) has resigned; and
(b) after resigning, nominates a person to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation; and
(c) the nomination is in writing and is given to the Chairman of the Convention; and
(d) the nominated person was a candidate at the election at which the former delegate was elected, but is not a *delegate; and
(e) the nominated person is available and willing to fill the vacancy left by the former delegate;
the Chairman must appoint the nominated person to fill the vacancy.
(3) If the Chairman does not appoint a person under subsection (2), the vacancy may be filled in a manner to be determined by the Chairman.
Part 10—Electoral offences
Division 1—Interpretation
121 Interpretation
In this Part, relevant period, in relation to an election, means the period commencing on the day the Minister gives notice under section 14 and ending at the *close of the poll.
Division 2—Duties of officers