§ 18 Constitution of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft (Church Constitution, KiV) (Kirchenverfassung, KiV) - Voting and Elections

1. Concerning votes and elections in a parish or the cantonal church, the following applies

a. in votes, a simple majority decides;

b. in elections, an absolute majority decides, and in a second round, a relative majority;

c. upon the request of 1/4 of the present eligible voters in a parish assembly or the synod, a vote or election shall be conducted by secret ballot.

2. The details of the voting and election procedures, as well as special provisions regarding the preparation of these matters, are regulated by the church legislation and the legal ordinances of the parish.

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