(1)  Before the nominating period, the general manager is to issue to all councillors –

(a) a notice of an election for the office of mayor or deputy mayor or both; and

(b) a nomination form for that election.

(2)  The general manager is not to release the names or details of any councillor who has nominated until the end of the nominating period.

(3)  At the end of the nominating period, the general manager is to inform each councillor –

(a) of the nominations received; and

(b) whether a ballot is required.

(4)  A ballot is required if there is more than one nomination for an office.

(5)  If a ballot is not required, the general manager is to declare the nominee elected to the office of mayor or deputy mayor, as applicable, at the beginning of the first meeting.

(6)  If a nomination is not received for the office of mayor or deputy mayor, the general manager is to invite nominations for the office at the first meeting.

(7)  If a nomination is not received after the invitation –

(a) the council is to appoint a councillor to act in the vacant office; and

(b) the general manager is to advise the Director accordingly.