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CAP. 101

Urban Council

[1988 Ed.

3. Where there are 2 candidates (either initially or after elimination ballots) and each receives an equal number of votes, a further ballot shall be held.

4. If a further ballot is held under paragraph 3 and the candidates receive an equal number of votes, they shall draw lots to determine which candidate is elected.

5. Where there are more than 2 candidates and no candidate receives an absolute majority of votes, then--

(a) the candidate who receives the least number of votes shall retire following which a further ballot shall be held for the remaining candidates;

(b) if 2 or more candidates receive an equal number of votes and that number is the least number of votes for a candidate, a separate ballot shall be held for those candidates and the candidate who receives the least votes shall retire following which a further ballot shall be held for the remaining candidates.

6. If a separate ballot is held under paragraph 5(b) and the same candidates receive an equal number of votes, the candidates shall draw lots to determine who shall retire following which a further ballot shall be held for the remaining candidates.

(Added 84 of 1988 s. 14)

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