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Article 109 Multi-mandate districts elected by plurality votes (majority is an incorrect translation) can cause electoral confusion and encourage many abuses, as Japanese politics has shown. They can also produce very disproportional results.  On the other hand, in local government party lists may not be appropriate. Therefore, the Irish STV (Single Transferable Vote) form of proportional representation, in which voters state their preferences for individuals in rank order 1,2,3,... could be recommended.  This allows individuals to stand as independents. It also introduces a significant degree of proportionality. The introduction of such a change should however be preferably considered after a detailed analysis of the results of the previous elections.