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number of votes greater than 50% of the total number of ballots cast, such candidate(s) shall be duly elected to the Commission. E. Run-off election. The ballot for the run-off election shall contain the names of the two candidates for Mayor, if applicable, and the names of the two candidates for each Commission seat who received the most votes in the general election. The ballot shall instruct electors to cast one vote for Mayor and to cast one vote for each Commission seat, with a maximum of one vote per candidate. The candidate for Mayor receiving the most votes shall be duly elected Mayor. The candidates for each Commission seat receiving the most votes shall be duly elected to that Commission seat. F. Tie -Votes. In the event of a tie after a run-off election, the City Commission shall hold a duly advertised special meeting to be held not sooner than (3) days or more than five (5) days after the City Clerk has confirmed a tie. During the special meeting, a winner shall be determined by drawing a candidate's name out of a clear or transparent container. The City Clerk shall provide all materials and oversee the process, which shall be conducted as follows: (1) Each candidate's name shall be printed on ten (10) individual pieces of paper. All pieces must be identical in color, size, shape, and weight. (2) Prior to the drawing, the City Clerk shall lay all twenty (20) pieces of paper on a table and each candidate shall inspect and audibly count the ten (10) pieces bearing their name to confirm accuracy and uniformity. At no time shall a candidate touch any of the twenty (20) pieces of paper. (3) Once verified, the City Clerk shall fold each piece of paper in a consistent manner sufficient to conceal the printed names. (4) The City Clerk shall then place all folded papers into a clear or transparent container. (5) After placing the papers inside, the City Clerk shall securely close the container and shake it thoroughly to ensure the contents are well mixed. (6) Without looking, the City Clerk shall draw one piece of paper from the container and read the name aloud. The name drawn shall be recorded immediately. (7) Following the drawing, a post -audit shall be conducted by counting the remaining Pieces of paper in the container. There should be nineteen (19) papers remaining: nine (9) bearing the name of the winning candidate and ten (10) bearing the name of the other candidate. (8) If the post -audit confirms the expected count, the candidate whose name was drawn shall be officially declared the winner. G. Special elections. Special elections, when required, shall be scheduled by the Commission at such times and in such manner as shall be consistent with the Charter. FH. Single candidates. No election for Mayor or any Commission seat shall be required in any election if there is only one duly qualified candidate for Mayor or for any Commission seat. That candidate shall be considered elected automatically. #I. Absentee votes. Absentee voting will be permitted as provided by the laws of the state and under such conditions as may be prescribed by ordinance from time to time; provided, however, that no ordinance shall limit the right to vote by absentee ballot available under state law. IJ. Commencement of terms. The term of office of any elected official will commence on the 14th day after certification of the general or run-off election in which he/she is elected, unless that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case it shall be the next Monday immediately following at 12 o'clock noon, or immediately upon certification of the results of _a special election ("commencement term"), and will end at midnight of the day before @BCL@EO1547CD Page 6 of 11 79