What happen if the number of council members determined for a new term is greater than the number of candidates nominated for election?

At an AGM for an MCST, the Chairperson declared that the nomination for election to council be closed at the 8th candidate. An SP proposed that the number of council members for the new term to comprise 9 members. As there were only 8 candidates standing for election, where would that 9th candidate come from? Read more about What happen if the number of council members determined for a new term is greater than the number of candidates nominated for election?[…]