(1) Each member whose membership has expired in compliance with Article 14e, Section 6 shall be replaced by an alternative member from the same political party, movement or coalition or nominated by the same independent candidate. Such an alternative member shall be appointed by the chairman of the district election commission and his/her membership shall become effective as soon as he/she takes his/her oath in compliance with Article 14e, Section 5. If the circumstances defined in Article 14e, Section 6, Subsection f) occur and no alternative members are available, the chairman of the district election commission shall point out this fact to the mayor who shall proceed in compliance with the third sentence of Section 3, Article 14e.

(2) A district election commission constitutes a quorum if an absolute majority of all its members entitled to vote is present. In order to be adopted, a resolution has to be voted for by an absolute majority of all present members.

(3) At its first session, each district election commission shall draw its chairman and deputy chairman under the supervision of its recorder. If the chairman or deputy chairman resigns or cannot conduct his/her duties due to serious reasons, the entire process shall be repeated. If a new chairman of the district election commission is to be drawn, the existing deputy chairman shall not be included in the draw. If a new deputy chairman of the district election commission is to be drawn, the existing chairman shall not be included in the draw.