[2] In 1913, elections for the Singapore Municipal Commission were scrapped due to excessive politicking.

[1] Following the end of World War II, elections were brought back for the Singapore Municipal Commission.

[1] The remaining nine seats were appointed by the British colonial government.

[1] Commissioners who ranked third in their wards were elected to a term that ended in December 1949.

[1] Candidates were required to give an election deposit of $250 which was returned if they achieved at least 4.17% of the votes.