for inspection by members of the corporation free of charge at all reasonable times. 16.2 If a member of the corporation requests a copy or extract of the statement of candidates or their nomination forms, the corporation is to provide that member with the copy or extract free of charge. 17. Withdrawal of candidates 17.1 A candidate may withdraw from election on or before the date and time for withdrawal by candidates, by providing to the returning officer a written notice of withdrawal which is signed by the candidate and attested by a witness. 18. Method of election 18.1 If the number of candidates remaining validly nominated for an election after any withdrawals under these rules is greater than the number of members to be elected to the council of governors, a poll is to be taken in accordance with Parts 5 and 6 of these rules. 18.2 If the number of candidates remaining validly nominated for an election after any withdrawals under these rules is equal to the number of members to be elected to the council of governors, those candidates are to be declared elected in accordance with Part 7 of these rules. 18.3 If the number of candidates remaining validly nominated for an election after any withdrawals under these rules is less than the number of members to be elected to be council of governors, then: (a) the candidates who remain validly nominated are to be declared elected in accordance with Part 7 of these rules, and (b) the returning officer is to a new election to fill any vacancy which remains unfilled, on a day appointed by him/her in consultation with the corporation. Part 5: Contested elections 19. Poll to be taken by ballot 19.1 The votes at the poll must be given by secret ballot. 19.2 The votes are to be counted and the result of the poll determined in accordance with Part 6 of these rules. 19.3 The corporation may decide that voters within a constituency or class within a constituency, may, subject to rule 19.4, cast their votes at the poll using
for inspection by members of the corporation free of charge at all reasonable times. 16.2 If a member of the corporation requests a copy or extract of the statement of candidates or their nomination forms, the corporation is to provide that member with the copy or extract free of charge. 17. Withdrawal of candidates 17.1 A candidate may withdraw from election on or before the date and time for withdrawal by candidates, by providing to the returning officer a written notice of withdrawal which is signed by the candidate and attested by a witness. 18. Method of election 18.1 If the number of candidates remaining validly nominated for an election after any withdrawals under these rules is greater than the number of members to be elected to the council of governors, a poll is to be taken in accordance with Parts 5 and 6 of these rules. 18.2 If the number of candidates remaining validly nominated for an election after any withdrawals under these rules is equal to the number of members to be elected to the council of governors, those candidates are to be declared elected in accordance with Part 7 of these rules. 18.3 If the number of candidates remaining validly nominated for an election after any withdrawals under these rules is less than the number of members to be elected to be council of governors, then: (a) the candidates who remain validly nominated are to be declared elected in accordance with Part 7 of these rules, and (b) the returning officer is to a new election to fill any vacancy which remains unfilled, on a day appointed by him/her in consultation with the corporation. Part 5: Contested elections 19. Poll to be taken by ballot 19.1 The votes at the poll must be given by secret ballot. 19.2 The votes are to be counted and the result of the poll determined in accordance with Part 6 of these rules. 19.3 The corporation may decide that voters within a constituency or class within a constituency, may, subject to rule 19.4, cast their votes at the poll using
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