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Section P7
 

  1. If the number of seats to be allocated is nineteen or more, the remaining seats, known as residual seats, shall be awarded sequentially to the lists which, after the award of the seat, have the highest average number of votes per seat awarded. If averages are the same, the matter shall be decided by lot.


 



  1. If the election is to the House of Representatives, lists with a total vote lower than the electoral quota shall not be eligible for seats awarded in this way.