[F14(1)Each person entitled to vote as an elector at an election for the return of a mayor is to have the following vote or votes—E+W
(a)one vote (a “first preference vote”) which may be given for the voter's first preference from among the candidates to be the mayor, and
(b)if there are three or more candidates to be the mayor, one vote (a “second preference vote”) which may be given for the voter's second preference from among those candidates.
(2)The mayor is to be returned under the simple majority system, unless there are three or more candidates.
(3)If there are three or more candidates to be the mayor, the mayor is to be returned under the supplementary vote system in accordance with paragraph 5.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5B inserted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 1