The word "election" denotes an election for the purpose of selecting members of any legislative, municipal or other public authority, of whatever character, the method of selection to which is by, or under, any law prescribed as by election.

[See explanation 3 to section 21, the Penal Code, 1860 (Act No. XLV of 1860)].

"election" means election to a seat of a member held under this Order.