Sec. 393.103. UNAUTHORIZED VOTE. (a) A delegate or alternate delegate may not cast an unauthorized vote. (b) Except as provided by Section 393.104 , the determination that a vote is an unauthorized vote may only be made by the house that appointed the delegate or alternate delegate who cast the vote. (c) A vote determined to be an unauthorized vote is invalid. (d) A delegate or alternate delegate who casts a vote determined to be an unauthorized vote is disqualified to continue to serve as a delegate or alternate delegate. A vacancy in the office of a delegate or alternate delegate created by the disqualification of the delegate or alternate delegate shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 393.052 . (e) The presiding officer of the house that determined that a delegate or alternate delegate has cast an unauthorized vote shall promptly notify the head of the state delegation and the presiding officer of the Article V convention that the delegate or alternate delegate has cast an unauthorized vote and is disqualified to serve as a delegate or alternate delegate.
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