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| (1) The nomination of any person as a candidate for election for any office of the Council stall he by means of a nomination paper signed by two Corporate Members who shall be the proposer and seconder respectively certifying that they recommend the election of the candidate: |
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| (2) Every such nomination paper shall be signed by the candidate and be in such form as may be provided for the purpose by the Council. |
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| (3) The nomination paper made in accordance with the preceding provisions of this section shall be delivered to the Honorary General Secretary at least four weeks before the date fixed for the meeting. |
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| (4) A person nominated as a candidate for election to membership of the Council shall cease to stand so nominated if he is found to be disqualified for nomination. |
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| (5) Where more than one candidate stand nominated for election it shall be decided by secret ballot. |
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| (6) The votes shall be counted by two members appointed by the Council from Corporate Members who are not candidates for election. |
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| (7) If no candidate stands duly nominated for election to any office of the Council at any session the holder of that office for the time being shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Law, continue to hold that office until a successor is elected at the next session. |
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| (8) The election of the members of the Council shall .not be held at a session unless at least two-fifths of the total number of Corporate Members who are qualified to enjoy the rights and privileges of membership are present. If the number of members present is less than the required number, the elected members of the Council for the time being shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Law, continue to hold office until their successors are elected at the next session. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts