(1)  This regulation applies if the number of nominees for an election is equal to or less than the number of vacancies.

(2)  The council, by resolution at the nominations meeting, is to declare any nominee or nominees elected.

(3)  Subject to subregulation (2), the council, by resolution at the nominations meeting, is to elect the required number of persons to fill any vacancies.

(4)  The council is to elect only those persons who consent to be elected.

(5)  The council is to cause notice of the making of the declaration of election to be published in the Gazette .