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IV, Section 1 (5). Measure. A proposed city ordinance, charter revision, charter amendment, or a proposition, question, or advisory measure placed on the ballot by the council, including a measure referred on the recommendation of the Eugene Water & Electric Board. "Measure" also includes municipal legislation, charter revisions and charter amendments placed on the ballot by initiative or referendum petition. Organization. Includes a corporation, association, firm, partnership, joint stock company, club or other combination of individuals having collective capacity. Primary election. An election held on the third Tuesday in May of each even-numbered year, or as otherwise defined by the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Prospective petition. The information, including the text of the proposed measure, required to be included in a completed petition, except signatures and other identification of petition signers. Protected ordinance. An ordinance adopted by initiative in accordance with the Eugene Charter of 2002, section 32-A. A protected ordinance may be amended or repealed only by the electors or by unanimous vote of councilors present and voting at a council meeting. The initiative petition and the ballot measure for a protected ordinance must state that it is proposed as a protected ordinance and must explain the limitations on its repeal or amendment. Referendum petition. A petition by one or more qualified electors to refer legislation adopted by the council to the electors for their approval or rejection at an election. Special election. An election other than a primary or general election, held on one of the dates described in ORS 221.230(1) or successor statute (the second Tuesday in March, the third Tuesday in May, the third Tuesday in September or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November). Section 3. Sections 2.964 and 2.965 of the Eugene Code, 1971, are amended to provide: 2.964 Elections - Nomination. (1) A candidate for a city council office representing a particular ward shall be nominated by the electors residing in that ward. (2) A candidate for a Eugene Water & Electric Board office representing a Ordinance - Page Page 3 of 18 20405 (00195064)