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2.994 Voter's Pamphlet - Contents. (1) A voter's pamphlet published under section 2.993 shall contain for each measure the following items in the following order: (a) The ballot title, question, statement and text to be submitted to the electors at the election for which the pamphlet is prepared; (b) One argument in favor of the measure not to exceed 350 words, followed by a rebuttal to the argument not to exceed 200 words; and one argument in opposition to the measure not to exceed 350 words, followed by a rebuttal to the argument not to exceed 200 words. Such arguments and rebuttals shall be submitted in the manner provided in subsection 2.996(1); (c) Additional arguments in favor of, or in opposition to, the measure may be submitted in the manner provided in subsection 2.996(2). Each argument shall not exceed 3- 5/8 inches in width by 8 inches in length. (2) In addition, the voter's pamphlet also may contain, either preceding or following the ballot titles and arguments for each measure, other general information about the election process that may be economically feasible to publish. This information may include, but is not Hmited to, hours of operation and location of polling places, requirements for a citizen to qualify as an elector, when an elector is required to re-register, how to register to vote, how an elector may obtain and use an absentee ballot, a sample ballot, and other relevant information, pictures, figures, and data relevant to the election. (3) Following the information contained in subsection (1), the voter's pamphlet shall include statements from those candidates for city offices who submit such statements and pay the required fee. The statements shall not exceed 325 words and may include a photograph of the candidate. Until such time as the city manager adopts rules governing the size and/or type of candidate information, the city shall apply the criteria adopted by the state relating to candidate information in state voter's pamphlets. (Section 2.994 added by Ordinance No. 19533, enacted February 8, 1988; amended by Ordinance No. 20030, enacted December 4, 1995, effective January 3, 1996; and Ordinance No. 20190, enacted February 28,2000, effective March 29, 2000.) 2.996 Voter's Pamphlet - Submission of Arauments For or Aaainst Measure and Statements from Candidates. (1) Not less than 47 days prior to the date of the election, the written arguments authorized by subsection 2.994(1 )(b) in favor of, and in opposition to, a measure, shall be submitted to the city recorder. In the event that the election is by mail ballot, the arguments shall be submitted 54 days prior to the date of the election. Any rebuttals to the arguments shall be submitted 37 days (44 days for mail ballots)