Election of Mayor

(1) A candidate running for mayor shall be considered elected provided that he/she obtained more than half of the valid votes cast by all participating voters.

(2) If none of candidates running for mayor received more than half of the valid votes cast, in 2 weeks, a second-round election shall be conducted between the two candidates who gathered the highest number of votes. These two candidates are listed on the ballot paper in descending order as per the number of accumulated votes in the first round. If several candidates obtained an equal number of votes in the first round, the District Electoral Council shall draw lots and record it in the Protocols.

(3) In the second-round election, the candidate who gains the highest number of votes shall be considered elected, regardless of voters’ turnout. Upon tie vote, the candidate who gained the highest number of votes in the first round shall be considered elected.