Casual vacancy9
1
If a casual vacancy arises, it shall be filled as soon as practicable in accordance with the method of filling casual vacancies decided in accordance with rule 4(4)(b).
2
If, but for rule 6(3), a member would have served for a longer term, a casual vacancy arises when that member’s term of office ends.
3
A member appointed to fill a casual vacancy described in paragraph (2) shall serve for the remaining part of the period for which the member he is replacing would, but for rule 6(3), have served.
4
A member appointed to fill a casual vacancy, other than one described in paragraph (2), shall serve for the remaining part of the period for which the member he is replacing was appointed.
5
Any period served by virtue of paragraphs (3) and (4) shall not count towards the period of nine years' service referred to in rule 6.