Item C: City of Eugene Elections Code Revision

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posted, unless the council directs otherwise in calling the election]. The notice need not set forth in full any measure to be submitted to the electors at the election, but the notice shall state the ballot title of [the] each measure. Section 10. Section 2.984 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is re-numbered as Section 2.985 to provide: 2.98[4] Elections - Initiative and Referendum, Election Returns. 5 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 11. Sections 2.985, and 2.986 of the Eugene Code, 1971, are re- numbered as 2.986, 2.987 respectively, and amended to provide: 2.98[5] Elections - Initiative and Referendum, Proclamation by Mayor. 6 (1) [Immediately u]Upon completion of the canvass of votes on a measure submitted pursuant to this chapter, the mayor shall issue a proclamation: (a) Recapitulating the vote on the measure; and[.] (b) [Declaring whether] If the majority of votes cast on the measure were in favor of the measure, [shows a majority of those who voted on the measure to be in favor of it; and (c) In case a majority of them favor the measure,] announcing the effective date of the legislation in accordance with section [2.986] 2.987 of this code. (2) The city recorder shall give public notice of the proclamation by release to the media or by posting a copy thereof at the city hall. (3) The proclamation shall be [filed] retained with the measure in the office of the city recorder. 2.98[6] Elections - Initiative and Referendum, Effective Date of Measure 7. A measure which has been approved by a majority of the electors who voted on the measure takes effect upon the mayor's proclamation that the measure has passed, or at a later date, if specified in the measure. Section 12. Section 2.987 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is re-numbered as 2.988 to provide: 2.98[7] Elections - Initiative and Referendum, Conflicting Measures. 8 Of two conflicting measures approved by the electors at the same election, the measure Ordinance – Page Page 14 of 23 07 Election Code Amendments (00186837-10) 2/4/2008