Western Australian Current Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 4.57

4.57 .         Less candidates than vacancies

        (1)         If, at the close of nominations, there are no candidates for the office or offices to be filled at the election, an extraordinary election is to be held to fill the office or offices as if it or they had become vacant on the day after the close of nominations.

        (2)         If, at the close of nominations, the number of candidates is less than the number of offices to be filled at the election —

            (a)         the candidate or candidates is or are elected; and

            (b)         an extraordinary election is to be held to fill the remaining office or offices as if it or they had become vacant on the day after the close of nominations.

        (3)         If, at the close of nominations for an extraordinary election required under subsection (1) or (2) there are no candidates or the number of candidates is less than the number of offices to be filled at the election, the council may appoint* to any unfilled office a person who would be eligible to be a candidate for election to the office and who is willing to accept the appointment.

        * Absolute majority required.

        (4)         A person appointed under subsection (3) is to be regarded as having been elected.