Vacancies in position of party secretary

1 If, in a political party registered under this Act, a vacancy occurs in the position of party secretary, the remaining office holders of the party must ensure that, within 5 working days of the vacancy occurring,— a a new secretary is appointed; or b a person is appointed to act in the position of secretary until a new secretary can be appointed. 2 A person appointed under subsection (1)(a) or (b) must immediately notify the Electoral Commission of that person’s appointment. Section 67AA : inserted , on 21 March 2017 , by section 17 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 9).