1. If two (2) or more candidates for a position have an equal and the highest number of votes for any office, the election officer shall determine by lot which candidate is selected in a public meeting in the presence of each individual subject to the tie within thirty (30) days of the canvass or within thirty (30) days of the recount if one (1) is requested or held.

2. For any primary election, if two (2) or more candidates for a position have an equal and the highest number of votes for any office, the election officer shall determine by lot which candidate is selected in a public meeting in the presence of each individual subject to the tie within five (5) days of the canvass or within five (5) days of the recount if one (1) is requested or held. (Ord. 2017-7 §1, renumbered, 2017; Ord. 2007-7, amended, 2007. Formerly 2.44.110)