(1) The mayor shall be elected in a two-round majority single-candidate ballot. The election shall be won in the first round by an absolute majority of votes cast. Where an absolute majority is not obtained in the first round, a second round shall be organized. The candidate who obtains a relative majority of votes shall be declared elected. In case of a tie, the election shall be won by the eldest of the candidates.
(2) After election of the mayor, the deputy mayors shall be elected by a proportional representation list system, following the highest average rule. Only ballot papers bearing a number of names equal to the number of members to be elected shall be valid.
(3) The ballots referred to in sub-sections1 and 2 above shall be secret.
(4) The composition of the executive organ shall be established by order of the minister in charge of local authorities.
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Section 200 of the Law No 2019/024 of 24 december 2019 bill to institute the general code of regional and local authorities/akn/cm/act/loi/2019-12-24/2019-024
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