In fact, in the "Draft Law for Provincial and County Autonomy," there are no clear provisions for the resignation of a popularly elected governor. Regulations about by-elections are divided into two segments: If there is more than a year left in the original term of office, a by-election must be held.
事實上，「省縣自治法」當中，對於民選省長請辭的程序並沒有明文規定，至於辭職後的補選相關規定則分兩部分來談，若所餘任期在一年以上者，應辦理補選，但未滿一年者，則不辦理補選。