Chapter 4.01
INTRODUCTION
Sections:
4.01.010 State law applies.
As provided by Section 26 of the city charter, state elections law relating to matters not regulated by this subchapter applies to city elections. The provisions of the city charter and this subchapter prevail over conflicting provisions of state law.
Statutory Reference: 2022 Gladstone City Charter §26.
History: Ord. 1433, 2011; Ord. 1514 §1 (Exh. A), 2022.
4.01.020 Definitions.
Words or phrases have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:
“Candidate” means an individual whose name appears or is expected to appear on an official ballot.
“Charter amendment” means the amendment, addition or repeal of one section of the city charter.
“Charter revision” means the amendment, addition or repeal of more than one section of the city charter.
“City legislation” means an ordinance or proposed ordinance, or a proposed amendment to the city charter.
“Elective city position” means the office of mayor or councilor.
“Elector” means an individual eligible under state and city law to vote in city election.
“Initiative” means proposed city legislation submitted to electors by a petition of qualified electors.
“Measure” means city legislation or referral for city electors.
“Prospective petition” means information required for a completed petition, except for signatures and other identification of petition signers.
“Qualified elector” means an individual qualified to vote under section 2, Article II, Oregon Constitution.
“Recorder” means the city recorder or authorized representative.
“Referral” means city legislation, charter amendment, revision, replacement or repeal, or proposition or question submitted to electors by the council.
“Referendum” means city legislation submitted to electors by a petition of qualified electors, or a referral submitted to electors by the council.
“Regular election” means a city election held at the same time as a November general election in an even number year.
“Special election” means a city election held on the date other than a regular election.
“Term of office” means the term of office of the last person elected to the office.
Statutory Reference: 2022 Gladstone City Charter §26.