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.