Repeal and The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 154

Repeal and The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 154 replacement and the substitution therefor of the following: of Article 154 Mayor, 154. (1) There shall be a mayor and deputy mayor or deputy council chairperson and deputy council chairperson for every mayor, council council, as prescribed. chairperson and deputy (2) A person is eligible to be elected as a mayor or council chairperson chairperson, if that person— (a) is a citizen; (b) is at least twenty-one years old; (c) is a registered voter; (d) has obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a grade twelve certificate or its equivalent; and (e) declares that person’s assets and liabilities, as prescribed. (3) A mayor and council chairperson shall be elected directly, in accordance with Article 47 (4) during elections for councillors, as prescribed. (4) A deputy mayor and a deputy council chairperson shall be elected by the councillors from amongst themselves.