At the annual meeting of the council can the chairman vote for himself to be re-elected

Question

and can he also use his casting vote in a draw

Answer 1

Yes and Yes.

Though professionally, he may consider the strength of opposition, and consider whether he has the confidence of the other councillors.

Comments

Fair point - But if the chair had to use a casting vote there would have to be an equality of votes which means equal support / confidence as the other candidate.