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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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