Chapter X.
ELECTIONS

Section 10.1. Regular City Elections. A regular city election shall be held annually on the first Tuesday in October or such other date as the council may provide in the Code. The date of holding regular city elections may not be changed by the council at any time less than one year prior to the date of the first regular city election affected.

Section 10.2. Special City Elections. The council shall provide in the Code for the calling of special elections. Not less than thirty days’ notice shall be given of each special election. The notice shall be published and state the purpose of the election.

Section 10.3. Qualifications of Electors. (a) A person may vote in a municipal election only if the person:

(1)    Is a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in state elections;

(2)    Has been a resident of the municipality for 30 days immediately preceding the election;

(3)    Is registered to vote in state elections in the precinct in which that person seeks to vote in municipal elections; and

(4)    Is not disqualified under Article V of the state constitution. (10-7-80; 5-2-89)

Section 10.4. Election Procedure. All elections of city officers shall be nonpartisan. The council shall provide by ordinance for:

(1)    The nonpartisan nomination of candidates for elective city offices;

(2)    The printing and custody of ballots;

(3)    The appointment and payment of necessary election personnel;

(4)    The conduct of city elections;

(5)    The counting and canvassing of ballots cast;

(6)    The procedure for the recounting of ballots cast in the event a recount is demanded;

(7)    The declaration of results of elections;

(8)    All other matters necessary for the holding of city elections.

Section 10.5. Tie Vote. In event of a tie vote, the council shall determine the successful candidate by lot. Such determination shall be final.