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Eugene Code. (b) An election on legislation referred to the electors by petition shall be held on the next available election date under state law that is not sooner than the 90th day after certification and acceptance of the referendum petition under section 2.979, unless ~he council calls an earlier special election on the measure. The special election may not be held earlier than 66 days aftef certification and acceptance of the petition. (3) Leoislation Referred bv Council. A special election that is to be conducted in accordance with the procedures of section 2.1000 of this code on legislation referred to the electors by the council may be held at any date that is at least 66 days from the date the council orders submission of the legislation. (Section 2.981 added by Ordinance No. 18106, enacted January 18, 1978, amended by Ordinance No. 18311, enacted December 6,1978; Ordinance No. 19160, enacted June 29, 1983; Ordinance No. 19883, enacted October 26,1992, effective November 25, 1992; and Ordinance No. 20287, enacted March 10, 2003, effective April 9, 2003.) 2.982 Elections -Initiative and Referendum. Furnishina Information to County Clerk. Where 'legislation is to be voted on at an election, the date of which is prescribed by state law, the city recorder shall submit to the "Lane County elections clerk, in accordance with the time limit established by state . law for the submission, a certified copy of the ballot title. (Section 2.982 added by Ordinance No. 1Q106, enacted January 18, 1978; and , amended by Ordinance No. 19883, enacted October 26, 1992, effective November 25, 1992.) , 2.983 Elections - Initiative and Referendum. Desianation on Ballot. Legislation submitted under this chapter shall appear on the ballot by ballot title only. Initiative measur~s shall be distinguished from referendum measures. (Section 2.983 added by Ordinance No. 18106, enacted January 18, 1978; and amended by Ordinance No. 19883, enacted October 26, 1992, effective November 25, 1992. ) 2.984 Elections · Initiative and Referendum. Election Returns. The votes on a measure shall be counted, canvassed and returned as follows: (a) In case of an election held at a time prescribed by state law, in the same manner as other votes cast at such an election in the city. (b) In case of special elections held at other times, in the manner prescribed by the city manager. , (Section 2.984 added by Ordinance No. 18106, enacted January 18, 1978; and amended by Ordinance No. 19883, enacted October 26,. 1992, effective November 25, 1992. ) 2-104 4/10/2003