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XII.—Election of Mem hers of the Metropolitan
Board of Works.
First. That a Selection of Names to bo 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 bo at
liberty to propose the names of as many Candidates
as there are vacancies, the same being duly seconded.
Third. That the Election bo confined to the
Candidates nominated, except where the number
nominated is the same as the number to bo 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 bo made either at
the time of the Selection, Nomination, or Election.
Fifth. That when the Nominations are in
excess of the number to be elected, the Vestry shall
by succcssive 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 bo 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 bo elected, it shall bo moved,
seconded, and put to the vote, that the Candidate or
Candidates, left on the list, be elected to the office or
offices in question.