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;

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 trustee election to fill a vacancy on the school board. "Election" means a trustee election.
by-election means a special election to fill a position on the council that has become vacant.
by-election means an election through which a vacancy is filled as contemplated in section 63(2);
by-election means any election where the Members have voting rights that is not the General Election or held at the Annual General Meeting;
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;