At the first meeting in Jaffa, it was decided that the election would be held using secret balloting, and would be direct.[1] However, no agreement was made on women's suffrage.[2] The second meeting confirmed that men and women over the age of 21 would be entitled to vote, although the issue of women candidates remained unresolved.[2] The issue was raised at the third Jaffa convention, and despite opposition from Orthodox Jews, it was decided that women would be allowed to stand as candidates.[2] However, ultimately the Orthodox held separate elections in Jerusalem on 3 May, from which women were banned from participating.[2]