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Article 462
 

(1) Where the court has pronounced the election result invalid in respect of a mayor, a new election shall be conducted.


(2) Where the court has pronounced the election result invalid in respect of a candidate for municipal councillor nominated by a party or coalition, the seat of the said candidate shall be filled by the candidate ranked next on the list. Where there are no more candidates on the list, the seat shall remain vacant until the end of the term of office.


(3) Where the court has pronounced the election result invalid in respect of an independent candidate for municipal councillor, the seat shall remain vacant until the end of the term of office.