BP 697 Section 53

Contested composition or proceedings of the board.

Section 53

SEC. 53. Contested composition or proceedings of the board.—When the composition or proceedings of the board is contested, it shall immediately make a ruling thereon with notice to the party contesting who, if adversely affected, may refer the matter to the Commission within five days after the ruling, with proper notice to the board. The Commission, after due notice and hearing, shall decide the case within ten days from the filing of the case. During the pendency of the case, the board shall suspend the canvass unless the Commission orders the continuation or resumption thereof.

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