SECTION 355

(1) During the session provided for in Section 353 above, the Regional Assembly shall be chaired by its eldest member, with the youngest member acting as secretary of the sitting. (2) Voting shall be by a list system, secret ballot and absolute majority of the Regional Assembly members present and voting. (3) Where, after two rounds of voting, no list obtains an absolute majority, a third round shall be held and winning shall be by relative majority. In the event of a tie, the list with the highest average age shall be declared winner. (4) The Regional Assembly may deliberate only in the case provided for in Sub-section 1 above where two thirds of its members are present. Where that condition is not fulfilled, the meeting shall be convened as of right 8 (eight) days later. It may be conducted without taking into account a quorum.