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The Local Elections (Communities) (Wales) Rules 2021

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Decision as to whether election contested and declaration of result if uncontested

20.—(1) The returning officer must determine whether the number of persons remaining validly nominated for the electoral area after any withdrawals under rule 12 exceeds the number of councillors to be elected.

(2) If the number of persons remaining validly nominated does not exceed the number of councillors to be elected, the returning officer must declare the person or persons standing validly nominated to be elected.

(3) The returning officer must also—

(a)give a notice stating the names and addresses of those declared to be elected—

(i)to the proper officer of the community council, and

(ii)to the proper officer of the council of the county or county borough in which the community is situated, and

(b)publish their names.

(4) If the number of persons remaining validly nominated exceeds the number of councillors to be elected, a poll must be taken in accordance with Part 3.

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