Item C: City of Eugene Elections Code Revision

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ATTACHMENT B Proposed Revisions to Election Code with Commentary 2.960 Elections - State Law. City elections[,] shall be conducted in accordance with this code and the Eugene Charter 2002. [i]Insofar as not governed by the city charter, [or by] special ordinances or [other sections of] this code, city elections shall be conducted in accordance with the state law governing popular elections. 961 ElectionsAs used in sections 2.960 to 2.1005 of this code, 2. – Definitions. the following words and phrases mean: Candidate. An individual whose name is printed or expected to be printed on the ballot, an individual who campaigns for write-in votes, or an individual who collects or spends money to secure nomination or election to office at any time, even if the specific office is not indicated and the candidate’s name does not appear on a ballot. Certify. With respect to a completed petition means the city recorder’s determination that the completed petition includes all of the information required by law and at least the number of elector signatures required by section 2.972 of this code. Chief petitioner. The elector responsible for the preparation and organization of an initiative or referendum petition. Not more than three electors may be designated as chief petitioners for any one initiative or referendum petition. City attorney. An attorney or law firm appointed by the city manager to provide legal advice to the manager and council on election matters. City office. The office of mayor, city councilor or Eugene Water & Electric Board member. City official. The mayor, a city councilor or a Eugene Water & Electric Board Member. City recorder. The city manager or the manager's designee. Completed petition. An initiative or referendum petition that includes all of the information required by law and at least the number of signatures required by section 2.972 of this code. Conflicting measures. Measures are conflicting when any part of one measure cannot operate concurrently with a provision of the other Proposed Revisions to Election Code with Commentary - Page 1 of 27 2/1/08 07 Elections Code - Prop. Revisions w-comments + (00192309)