7Counting of votes

7 Counting of votes

(1)  The counting of votes may be conducted in a room other than the council meeting room.

(2)  A scrutineer is entitled to be present at the count.

(3)  On any count with more than 2 continuing candidates, if 2 or more candidates receive an equal number of votes and that number is the smallest number for the purpose of regulation 6(4) , the candidate to be excluded is the candidate whose name is first drawn on a drawing or casting of lots under regulation 20 .

(4)  If there are only 2 continuing candidates in a count and each receives an equal number of votes, a new ballot is to be conducted.

(5)  If a ballot conducted under subregulation (4) results in an equal number of votes for each continuing candidate, the successful candidate is the candidate whose name is first drawn on a drawing or casting of lots under regulation 20 .

(6)  Except as provided in subregulation (5) , the successful candidate is the candidate with a simple majority.