F1SCHEDULE 1EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS RULES

PART 2STAGES COMMON TO CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS

Method of election

17.

(1)

If the statement of candidates nominated shows more persons standing nominated than there are seats to be filled, a poll must be taken in accordance with Part 3 of these Rules.

(2)

If the statement of candidates nominated shows a number of persons standing nominated which is the same as or less than the number of seats to be filled, those persons must be declared to be elected in accordance with Part 4 of these Rules.