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XI.—Election of Churchwardens and Sidesmen.
First. That a Selection of names to be nominated,
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 are 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 Selection, Nomination, or Election.
Fifth. That when the Nominations are in excess
of the number to be elected, the Vestry, by successive
shows of hands, if necessary, reduce the number of
Candidates 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 when the Candidate or Candidates,
are reduced to the number to be elected, it shall be
moved and seconded, and put to the vote, that the
Candidate or Candidates left on the list, be elected
Churchwarden or Churchwardens, or Sidesman or
Sidesmen, as the case may be.