On this page you will find vacancies for parish councils situated in the borough of Chesterfield.
Vacancies exist for a number of reasons, but the filling of the vacancy is dealt with in one of two ways, through a casual vacancy or a vacancy at an ordinary election.
A casual vacancy arises if a councillor:
- becomes disqualified (because of, for example, bankruptcy or failure to attend meetings)
- fails to make and deliver a declaration of acceptance of office
- resigns
- dies
This vacancy is dealt with by holding a by-election. If a by-election is not called in accordance with the rules, then by co-option.
A vacancy at an ordinary election may arise:
- if the number of candidates nominated for election is too few to warrant an election
- to fill all the vacant seats
This vacancy is dealt with by co-option.
Notices of vacancies
Notices of parish council vacancies will appear below.
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