§ 13.12. Tie Vote.

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If, at any city election, there shall be no choice between candidates by reason of two or more persons having received an equal number of votes at any primary or regular city election, the Election Commission shall name a date and time and notify each such candidate thereof, in writing and mail to each by certified mail at the address shown on his petition, for the appearance of such persons for the purpose of determining the nomination or election of one of such persons by lot, as provided by law. Should any person or persons fail or refuse to appear, in person or by representative, to determine the result of any such tie, at the time and place named by the Commission, such determination shall be made by lot in his or their absence, at the direction and under the supervision of the said commission. Such determination shall, in any event, be final.

State law reference

Determination of election by lot, MCL 168.851, 168.852, MSA 6.1851, 6.1852.

                    
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