by-election definition

by-election means an election other than a general election;
by-election means a trustee election to fill a vacancy on the Board in any of the circumstances described in section 36 of the School Act.
by-election means an election to fill a casual vacancy in the membership of the Senate or the National Assembly or in the governing body of a local authority;

Examples of by-election in a sentence

  • In the event a By- Election is required, the Board shall appoint a Chief Election Officer in sufficient time to comply with By-Election requirements.

  • If an Assembly Member retires, is disqualified or is removed from office at any time prior to the commencement of the Academic Year, the Union will hold a By-Election to appoint a replacement in accordance with the provisions of these Articles and the Bye-Laws of the Union.

  • In the event a By-Election is required, the Board shall appoint a Chief Election Officer in sufficient time to comply with By-Election requirements.

  • The Elections Officer shall ensure the doors to the General Meeting are tiled, all candidate speeches are concluded, and all members are seated before beginning the distribution of ballots for a By-Election or ETFO Annual Meeting Delegate Election.

  • The Review was to have recommenced upon completion of the Ellon and District By-Election on 15 October 2020 and premises being accessible for assessment.


More Definitions of by-election

by-election means an election to fill a vacancy among the Specially Elected Members occurring otherwise than upon a dissolution of Parliament;
by-election means a special election to fill a position on the council that has become vacant.
by-election means a trustee election to fill a vacancy on the school board. "Election" means a trustee election.
by-election means an election through which a vacancy is filled as contemplated in section 63(2);
by-election means an election that is held between the regular elections called in terms of section 24;
by-election means an election to fill a vacancy in the office of a Member of Parliament or councillor;
by-election means any election where the Members have voting rights that is not the General Election or held at the Annual General Meeting;