next available preference definition

next available preference means a preference which is the second, or as the case may be, subsequent preference recorded in consecutive order for a continuing candidate (any candidate who is deemed to be elected or is excluded thereby being ignored); and
next available preference means the next preference in order, passing over any earlier preferences for candidates who have already been elected or excluded;
next available preference means the next highest preference recorded for a continuing candidate on a ballot;

More Definitions of next available preference

next available preference means a preference which, in the opinion of the Returning Officer, is a second or subsequent preference recorded in consecutive order for a continuing Candidate, the preferences next in order in respect of Candidates already deemed to be elected or excluded being disregarded;
next available preference means a preference which, in the opinion of the returning officer, is a second or subsequent preference recorded in consecutive order for a continuing candidate, the preferences next in order on the ballot paper for candidates already excluded being disregarded;
next available preference means a preference which is the second, or
next available preference means a preference which is the second, or as the case may be, subsequent preference recorded in consecutive order for a continuing
next available preference means a pref erence which is the second, or as the case may be, subsequent pref erence recorded in consecutive order for a continuing candidate (any candidate who is deemed to be elected or is excluded thereby being ignored), and
next available preference means a preference which is the
next available preference means a preference which is the second or, as the case may be, subsequent preference in consecutive order for a continuing candidate (any preferences for any candidate who is deemed to be elected or excluded from the list of candidates under rule 51 being ignored.)