Legal Profession Act 1966 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · The Law Society of Singapore
51. Elections
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The Council must, in the month of September every year, fix and publish before the end of that month —
Council
“Council” means the Council of the Society established under section 47;
the date of nomination which must be between the 8th day and the 15th day (both days inclusive) of the month of October that year;
the date of election which must be between the 22nd day and the 31st day (both days inclusive) of the month of October that year; and
[Deleted by Act 16 of 2016]
the names of 3 scrutineers.
The annual election of the members of the Council must take place within 21 days after the annual general meeting and must, subject to section 53, be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by rules made under section 59 on the date fixed by the Council in accordance with subsection (1).
If for any reason whatsoever it is necessary to elect all the elected members of the Council, the Council must fix and publish —
the date of nomination which must be at least 7 days but not more than 15 days from the date of the notice notifying members of the election;
the date of the election which must be at least 10 days but not more than 15 days from the date of nomination; and (c)[Deleted by Act 16 of 2016]
the names of 3 scrutineers.
The election under subsection (3) must, subject to section 53, be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by rules made under section 59 on the date fixed by the Council in accordance with that subsection.
Any accidental failure on the part of the Council to comply with this section or any rules made with respect to elections to the Council does not invalidate an election.