50Elections for officers of groups of brigades

50 Elections for officers of groups of brigades

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

(a) an odd number; or

(b) an even number.

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

(3) A candidate for the position of officer of the group of brigades must receive the votes of more than 50 per cent of the delegates 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.