Second, minimum educational qualifications were established, including having
ached matriculation in order to take the position of district mayor (mazim). Pattan
analysis shows that, in the 2005 elections, most of the candidates indicated they had
first or higher degrees. Approximately 46 per cent claimed to be graduates, while 30
per cent said that they had higher or professional degrees. About 15 per cent had
completed their FA/FSc-equivalent to 12 years of schooling- while only 10 per cent
were educated below that level (see Table 3.4)