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<br />Eugene Election Code <br />Changes Proposed for February 2008 <br /> <br />Most changes proposed for the Code sections governing Elections are to clarify, correct, or update overly complex, confusing, or <br />antiquated language; to reorder sections so processes are presented more chronologically and more logically; and to bring Eugene’s <br />elections procedures and practices into compliance with changes in State laws. The most substantive proposed changes occur in <br />sections 2.977, 2.980, 2.981, and possibly 2.994. <br />Code Section Nature of Change Reason for Change <br />2.960 - State Law No substantive change. Clarification of language. <br />? <br />2.961 Added section <br /> Moved & consolidated definitions to occur early in <br />Definitions <br />code provisions: easier reading. <br />? <br /> Added definitions for terms that have been in use <br />and produced inquiries and confusion (candidate, <br />certify, chief petitioner, city official, general election, <br />measure, primary election, prospective petition). <br />? <br /> Provides that state law prevails for initiative & <br />referenda issues not addressed by Code & Charter <br />to avoid gaps in law. <br />2.962 - Wards No change <br />? <br />2.964 Minor wording changes relating to number of days before <br /> Clarifies that electors “from” a specific area means <br />Nomination election that a petition is due; adds subsection about <br />they reside in that area. <br />verification of signatures on a candidate nominating petition. <br />? <br /> Current wording for calculation of days confusing, <br /> <br />conflicts with calculations in State calendars. <br />? <br /> Clarifies process for signature verification, including <br />existing requirement that signatures must be from <br />electors residing in area candidate seeks to <br />represent. <br />? <br />2.965 Minor language revision. <br /> Makes wording easier to understand and more <br />Residency <br />clearly stated. <br /> <br />? <br /> Provides consistency when referring to City officials’ <br />residency requirements. <br />? <br />2.966 (4) Adds reference to Charter requirement that relates to <br /> Acknowledges exception to requirement provided by <br />Officers filling of vacancies. Removes reference to election “places.” <br />Charter <br />(5) & (6) changes “November” election to “general” election; <br />? <br /> Recognizes voting conducted by mail. <br />wording change from “votes cast for candidates” to “votes <br />? <br /> Creates consistency in language between this <br />cast.” <br />section, definitions, and 2.972’s 2007 amendments. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2/11//2008 p. 1 of 5 <br /> <br />