309Contested elections

#### 309 Contested elections 309 Contested elections > > (1) If the number of candidates nominated for election as councillors for a ward or an area is greater than the number required to be elected for the ward or area, the election is to be a contested election. > > > (2) If there are two or more candidates for election by the electors of an area as mayor of the area, there is to be a contested election for the office. > > > (3) If a candidate who is nominated for election to a civic office in respect of a ward or area dies before the day when the poll at a contested election closes, the election fails in respect of that civic office for the ward or area. > > **s 309:** Am 2000 No 53, Sch 1.15 \[6\].