1. (1) In the case of two or more candidates receiving the most votes, and each receives an equal number of votes, polling officers must recount the ballots, as directed by the election supervisor.

2. (2) If a tie is verified by the recount, the winner of the election must be determined by drawing of names as provided under RCW 29A.60.221 to ensure the drawing is equitable to all affected candidates.

   1. (a) If no more than two candidates are tied, a coin toss may be used in lieu of drawing names to determine the unofficial winner.
   2. (b) A representative of the conservation commission must be present for any drawing of names or coin toss.
   3. (c) The candidate whose name is drawn (or who wins the coin toss) becomes the supervisor-elect.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 89.08.040, 89.08.160, 89.08.190, and 89.08.200. WSR 20-19-122, § 135-110-730, filed 9/21/20, effective 10/22/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 89.08.040, 89.08.190, and 89.08.200. WSR 10-21-084, § 135-110-730, filed 10/19/10, effective 11/19/10.]