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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section GOV.03.16 — Tied Vote In General Election And Run-Off Election

(a) The Election Board shall hold a run-off election when there is a tied vote for a seat on Tribal Council after a general election. The winner of the run-off election will be seated and the other candidate will not take office.

(b) Run-off elections will be scheduled for a Saturday that is at least 4 weeks, but not more than 8 weeks, after the completion of any recount or properly filed dispute resolution process.

(c) The Election Board shall conduct the run-off election consistent with the standards for elections as outlined in this Ordinance. No write-in candidates shall be permitted in run-off elections.