43Elections of brigade officers

43 Elections of brigade officers

(1) The Authority must determine which brigades must hold elections for brigade officers in years designated by—

(a) an odd number; or

(b) an even number.

(2) A brigade must hold an election for brigade officers in the month and the year determined by the Authority for the brigade.

(3) A candidate for brigade officer must receive the votes of more than 50 per cent of the members present and eligible to vote to secure election.

(4) If the highest number of votes is received by 2 or more candidates who receive an equal number of votes, the person presiding at the meeting must call for a second vote.

(5) If in the second vote the highest number of votes is received by 2 or more candidates who receive an equal number of votes, the person presiding at the meeting must draw lots to determine who is to be declared elected.