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Invalid Ballots

Sec. 8.16  The Independent Agent shall declare a ballot invalid if one or more of the following conditions exist:
(a) the ballot is not signed by the Executive Representative (unless Section 8.15 applies);
(b) a vote is not indicated on the ballot; or
(c) the ballot indicates votes for more than one candidate per position subject to election.
Amended by SR-FINRA-2011-011 eff. April 28, 2011.
Amended by SR-NASD-2003-55 eff. Feb. 1, 2004.
Amended by SR-NASD-97-71 eff. Jan. 15, 1998.