Local Government Act, 2001
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Casual vacancy in office of Cathaoirleach of county council or city council. |
41.—(1) In any case where at the time of a casual vacancy occurring in the office of Cathaoirleach of a county council or city council the term of office then remaining exceeds 12 months, a bye-election shall be held to fill that vacancy by direct election in accordance with section 40 . | |
(2) In any other case, the council shall elect as Cathaoirleach a person from among their number and section 37 shall apply to such election. | ||
(3) A person elected to fill a casual vacancy in the office of Cathaoirleach shall hold office for the remainder of the term of office of his or her predecessor. | ||
(4) Regulations under section 40 may include provisions in relation to the filling of casual vacancies and related matters. |