All local authorities are elected using the open list proportional representation system.

Since 1987 all local authorities have been elected using the open list proportional representation system.

The parliamentary representatives of the division were elected using the first past the post system.

It has 9 members elected using the open list proportional representation system.

The Common Roll members were elected by province using a closed list system.

Before 1918 they were elected using the bloc vote.

The council has 15 members who are elected using the open list method for 4 year terms.

The mayor was directly elected using a first-past-the-post electoral system.

The mayor is directly elected using the single transferable vote electoral system.

They are elected using the Hare-Clark system for a period of four years.