• 1. During the session, at least five members, including the chairperson or a deputy chairperson, shall be present at each location where the municipal polling station conducts its activities.

• 2. Notwithstanding the first paragraph, at least three members, including the chairperson or a deputy chairperson, shall be present at each location where the municipal polling station conducts its activities for the election of the members of the municipal council.

• 3. In the absence of the chairperson, the duties and powers assigned to him or her by or pursuant to law shall be exercised by a deputy chairperson.