Pending the entry into force ofthe uniform electoral procedure referred to in Article 7 (l)and subject to the other provisions of this Act. each Mem ber State shall lay down appropriate procedures for filling any seat svhich falls vacant during the five-year term of office referred to in Article 3 for the remainder ofthat period.
Fad a bheifear ag feitheamh le teacht i bhfeidhm an nós imeachta comhionann toghchánaíochta dá dtragraítear in Airteagal 7( 1 ) agus faoi réir forálacha eile na hlonstraime seo. leagfaidh gach Ballstát síos nósanna imeachta oiriúnacha chun aon suíochán a thiocfaidh chun bheith folamh le linn an téarma oifige cúig bliana dá dtagraítear ín Airteagal 3 a lionadh ar feadh a mbeidh fágtha den tréimhse sin.