Local Government Act 1993 No 30
Historical version for 30 January 2012 to 3 April 2012 (accessed 25 May 2013 at 02:11) Current version
Chapter 10Part 5Section 295

295   Casual vacancy in office of mayor elected by the councillors

(1)  If a casual vacancy occurs in the office of a mayor elected by the councillors, the vacancy is to be filled at a meeting of the council to be held within 14 days after the occurrence of the vacancy.
(2)  If the councillors fail to elect a mayor as required by this section, the Governor may appoint one of the councillors as the mayor.
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