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Local Government Act 2020

261When is a countback to be held?

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261 When is a countback to be held? Subject to sections 259 and 260, a countback in accordance with Division 8 must be held to fill an extraordinary vacancy if— (a) the extraordinary vacancy occurs in a ward consisting of more than one Councillor; and (b) there are one or more eligible candidates from the last election or countback conducted for the ward who are available to be elected. Division 5—Conduct of elections

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