Item 6: Ordinance Revising Elections Code

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(6) []5 The city recorder shall reject any argument or statement which (a) Contains any defamatory language; (b) Contains any language which may not legally be circulated in the mails; or (c) Otherwise does not comply with sections 2.993 to 2.998 of this code. (7) []6 The city recorder shall include in the [voter’s] voters’ pamphlet on [the] each page [of the] containing a printed candidate statement [and] or arguments on a measure, the name of the person who submitted the statement or argument, the name of the organization the person represents, if any, whether the argument supports or opposes the measure, the statement(s) required by subsection 2.996[(2)] (1)(a) and (c) of this code, if applicable, and a disclaimer in substantially the following form: "The printing of this (argument or statement) does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Eugene, nor does the City of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made." 2.997 [Voter's] Pamphlet - Distribution. Voters’ No later than the 18th day before the election at which a city measure is to be voted upon, the city manager or the manager’s designee shall mail a [voter’s] voters’ pamphlet to each residence within the appropriate geographical area(s) and make voters’ pamphlets available for public distribution at city hall, the city library, and at other municipal facilities within the city. The appropriate geographical area means the following: (a) For [voter’s] voters’ pamphlets containing city measures or statements from candidates for [city wide offices] mayor or Eugene Water & Electric Board at large member, the city limits of Eugene; (b) For [voter’s] voters’ pamphlets containing school district measures or statements from candidates for school board positions, the boundaries of the school district[; and]. (c) For voters’ pamphlets containing only statements from candidates for city council or Eugene Water & Electric Board positions, the wards which those candidates would represent if elected. Voter's pamphlets shall be made available for public distribution at city hall, the city library, and at other municipal facilities within the city.] 2.998 Voter's Pamphlet - Rulemaking Power. The city manager shall have the authority to issue rules and regulations governing: (a) The content, form and deadline for filing any material required to be filed under sections 2.993 to 2.998 of this code; (b) Verification of signatures; (c) Such other matters as are necessary for the administration of sections 2.993 to 2.998 of this code. Such rules and regulations shall be adopted using the process set forth at section 2.019 of this code.