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Local Government Act 1995

Subdiv 7Stage 6: Counting the votes

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Subdivision 7 — Stage 6: Counting the votes

4.72. Outcome of election to be determined 161

4.72A. Re‑counts of votes 161

4.73. Procedure when person is candidate in 2 elections 162

4.73A. Procedure when councillor whose term is not expiring is candidate for mayor or president 164

4.74. How votes counted (Sch. 4.1) 164

4.75. Acceptance and rejection of ballot papers 165

4.76. Review of decisions on ballot papers 165

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