The Macao SAR Gazette today (8 September) published the Court of Final Appeal’s announcement of the results of the election of the fourth Chief Executive of the Macao SAR. The general audit results of the election were confirmed, and Mr Chui Sai On was announced as the successful candidate.

The election of the fourth Chief Executive of the Macao SAR was held on 31 August 2014. In consideration that no judicial appeal was sought within the statutory period, the Court of Final Appeal announced Mr Chui Sai On has become Chief Executive-elect according to the provisions of the Chief Executive Electoral Law, after completing the general audit of results.

According to the results of the general audit for the Chief Executive election, there were 400 registered election committee members, 396 of whom were present to cast their votes. Mr Chui Sai On won 380 votes (95.96%). There were 13 blank and three void ballot papers.

In accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, after the announcement of the successful candidate for the fourth Chief Executive, it has to be submitted to the Central People’s Government for appointment. The term of office of the fourth Chief Executive will be from 20 December 2014 till 19 December 2019.