http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2001/15

SCHEDULE 1RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS AND BY-ELECTIONS OF MEMBERS TO THE GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC COUNCIL

Voting

8.

If the number of candidates remaining validly nominated in respect of any of the categories referred to in paragraph 3 at the last day for the return of nomination forms does not exceed the number of persons to be elected for that category, the Returning Officer shall forthwith declare the candidate or candidates elected.