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Councillor casual vacancies (1703) Service

URI
http://id.esd.org.uk/service/1703
Description
A casual vacancy may occur where a councillor resigns or dies or where he/she has failed to comply with regulations. The council is required to post notice of the casual vacancy and to hold a by-election unless the vacancy occurs within six months of the end of the term of office. Parish councils can co-opt a replacement councillor.
Modified
20 Feb 2014
Status
Live
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