Local Government Act, 2001
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Casual vacancy in the office of Cathaoirleach or Leas-Chathaoirleach. |
38.—(1) Where a casual vacancy occurs in the office of Cathaoirleach or Leas-Chathaoirleach of a local authority the members of the authority— | |
(a) present at the next meeting of the authority after the occurrence of the vacancy, or | ||
(b) if that meeting is held within 14 days of the occurrence of the vacancy, present at the next following meeting of the authority, | ||
shall elect one of their number to be Cathaoirleach or Leas-Chathaoirleach, as the case may be. | ||
(2) Section 37 shall apply in relation to the election of a member to fill a casual vacancy in the office of Cathaoirleach. | ||
(3) A person elected to fill a casual vacancy in the office of Cathaoirleach or Leas-Chathaoirleach shall be elected for the remainder of the term of office of his or her predecessor. | ||
(4) Not less than 3 clear days' notice shall be given to each member of the local authority of a meeting to fill a casual vacancy under this section. |