(1)This section applies in relation to an election of members to the governing body of a higher education institution for the purpose of paragraph (b) of section 10(1).
(2)The election process is to be conducted in accordance with rules made by the governing body of the institution.
(3)Rules under subsection (2) may include (in particular)—
(a)different provision for different vacancies,
(b)provision defining “staff” for section 10(1)(b) as—
(i)academic staff,
(ii)support staff, or
(iii)all staff.
(4)Where the number of eligible candidates in a category is equal to or fewer than the number of vacancies in that category, those candidates are deemed to be elected.