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XII.—Election of Members of the Metropolitan
Board of Works.
First. That a Selection of Names to be nominated
to be made and seconded at a Meeting of the Vestry
previous to the day of Election; the day for holding
this Meeting to be determined by the Vestry.
Second. That every Member of the Vestry be at
liberty to propose the names of as many Candidates
as there arc vacancies, the same being duly seconded.
Third. That the Election be confined to the
Candidates nominated, except where the number nominated
is the same as the number to be elected, and
a vacancy by death or resignation occur between the
days of Selection and Election.
Fourth. That any observations relative to the nomination
of any Candidate may be made either at the
time of the Selection, Nomination or Election.
Fifth. That where the Nominations are in
excess of the number to be Elected, the Vestry shall
by successive shows of hands, if necessary, reduce
the number to the number to be elected, by striking
off the lowest after each show, but that every show of
hands be subject to the ordinary right of any Member
of the Vestry to demand a Poll.
Sixth. That a division called for after any show
of hands shall be confined to, and taken upon, the
names submitted to the show of hands immediately
preceding such call for division.
Seventh. That when the numbers are reduced
to the number to be elected, it shall be moved,
seconded, and put to the vote, that the Candidate or
Candidates, left on the list, be elected to the oflice or
offices in question.