Elections of Local Self-Government Bodies

1. Local self-government bodies shall be the Council of Elders and the head of community, which shall be elected for a term of five years. Direct or indirect election of the head of community may be prescribed by the Electoral Code. In case of direct election of the head of community, the principles of electoral law prescribed by Article 7 of the Constitution shall apply. 

2. The procedure for elections of local self-government bodies shall be prescribed by the Electoral Code.