(1) Votes can only be cast by using the official ballot sheet. (2) A ballot sheet pursuant to Section 11, paragraph 2, shall be deemed to have been completed in a valid fashion, if it clearly indicates which candidate the voter wishes to select. This is the case, if the voter has marked the circle printed right next to the name of the candidate with an X or other sign by ink, coloured pen, pencil or the like, unequivocally indicating that he wishes to select the candidate named in the same row. A ballot sheet shall also be deemed to have been completed in a valid fashion, if the wish of the voters is clearly indicated in a different way, including checking, underlining or otherwise marking a candidate or striking out the names of all other candidates.

(3) A ballot sheet pursuant to Section 11, paragraph 3, shall be deemed to have been completed in a valid fashion, if it is obvious which candidate the voting card voter had wished to select. This is the case in particular, if the voter has indicated the family name or surname of the candidate, and in case of identical names any other distinguishing feature such as first name, year of birth, profession or domicile of the candidate.

(4) A ballot sheet pursuant to Section 11, paragraph 4, shall be deemed to have been completed in a valid fashion, if the voter's preference is clearly shown. This is the case, if the voter has marked the circle printed next to the words „yes“ or „no“ with an X or other sign by ink, coloured pen, pencil or the like, unequivocally indicating that he agrees or disagrees to elect the candidate mentioned on the ballot sheet.

(5) If a voting envelope contains several official ballot sheets pursuant to Section 11, paragraph 2, or when voting by voting card in the second round pursuant to Section 11, paragraph 3, they shall be counted as one valid vote, if the same candidate is indicated on all sheets and all other requirements of a valid ballot sheet are met.