After the votes are canvassed and the results certified, if two or more persons shall have received an equal number of votes for the same office in said election held in said town, if such number be the highest in said election held in said town for such office, the Canvassing Board shall notify such candidates to appear before said Board within 72 hours of said certification. At this time, in their presence, the Canvassing Board shall decide by lot which of them shall be returned elected and shall make their return accordingly. All contested elections shall be heard and decided by the Council.
(Prior Code, § 1-826)