An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the Yingdala Datong (Yingdala). The subject of the opinion poll was The appointment of mayors. When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 44.81% | The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors. |
| 17.30% | Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election. |
| 18.04% | Mayors are elected by their municipal councils. |
| 9.13% | The municipal councils exercise mayoral powers. |
| 10.72% | Local governments determine the method of appointment. |