51Resignation or notification if disqualified

51 Resignation or notification if disqualified (1) If a member reasonably believes the member ceases to hold office as a member of a council under section 47(1)(a) to (j) or (l) to (o), the member must resign by written notice to the CEO as soon as (2) A resignation under subsection (1): (a) cannot be withdrawn; and (b) takes effect on the date the notice is given to the CEO. (3) The CEO must give a copy of the notice mentioned in subsection (1) to the Electoral Commissioner as soon as (4) If a person has ceased to hold office because of section 50(a), the CEO must notify the Electoral Commissioner as soon as (5) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person is: (i) disqualified from office as a member of the council under section 47(1)(a) to (j) or (l) to (o); and (ii) reckless in relation to that circumstance; and (b) the person fails to resign by written notice to the CEO as soon as practicable. (6) Strict liability applies to subsection (5)(b).

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