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Section 54: Electing an acting chairperson when chair and vice absent

54.Performance of functions in absence of chairperson

(1)Where the chairperson and the vice chairperson of an administrative unit are unable to perform the functions of the chairperson, the assistant returning officer shall convene the administrative council for the purpose of presiding over the elections of the person from the council to perform the functions of the chairperson.

(2)Before assuming office, a person elected under subsection (1) shall take and subscribe to the oath, if any, specified for that office.

(3)A person holding an office on the executive committee immediately before a person assumes the functions of the chairperson under subsection (1) shall continue to hold office until the chairperson, the vice chairperson or a new chairperson assumes office.

(4)A person assuming the functions of the chairperson under subsection (1) shall not have power to fill any vacancy on the executive committee.

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You have the right to know how a local council elects an acting chairperson if both the chairperson and vice chairperson cannot serve. The assistant r...

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