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arguments, authorized by subsection 2.994(1 )(c) of this code, in support of, or in opposition to a measure ay be submitted, providing that each additional argument is accompanied by the signatures of 300 electors supporting the argument or by a fee of $300. (a) Each person signing a petition shall subscribe to a statement that the person has read and agrees with the argument. (b) The city recorder or designee shall verify the signatures on a petition as provided in subsection 2.979(1) of this code. The city recorder or designee shall attach to the petition a certificate stating the number of elector signatures on the petition. A signature that is not the signature of an elector shall not be counted by the city recorder for determining compliance with this subsection. (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. (6) The city recorder shall include in the voters' pamphlet on each page containing a printed candidate statement 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 (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 Voters' Pamphlet - Distribution. 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 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 voters' pamphlets containing city measures or statements from candidates for mayor or Eugene Water & Electric Board at large member, the city limits of Eugene; (b) For voters' pamphlets containing school district measures or statements from candidates for school board positions, the boundaries of the school district. (c) For voters' pamphlets containing only statements from candidates for city councilor Eugene Water & Electric Board positions, the wards which those candidates would represent if elected. Ordinance - Page Page 17 of 18 20405 (00195064)