279Alternative methods for election of councillors for an area divided into wards

#### 279 Alternative methods for election of councillors for an area divided into wards 279 Alternative methods for election of councillors for an area divided into wards > > (1) The councillors for an area that is divided into wards are to be elected in accordance with either section 280 or 281. > > > (2) The method of election under section 280 (method 1) is to apply unless a decision made at a constitutional referendum is in force which— > > > > > (a) requires the method of election under section 281 (method 2) to apply, and > > > > > (b) specifies the number of councillors each of whom is to be elected by an electorate comprising all the electors for a ward and the number of councillors (if any) each of whom is to be elected by an electorate comprising all the electors for the area.