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Instructions For Submitting Voters' Pamphlet Argument NOVEMBER 7,2006 Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fees and Deadlines Measure Ar{!ument Filin{! Fee $300 or 300 verified voter's signatures Measure Ar{!ument Filin{! Deadline 5:00 p.m., September 14,2006 General 1. The completed filing (attached argument and $300 or 300 signatures of electors of the City of Eugene) must be received by the City Recorder's Office, 777 Pearl St., Rm 105, Eugene, OR 97401, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline day. Postmarks are not considered. Anv fIlinl!s received after the 5:00 p.m._ September 14_ 2006 deadline will be rei ected. 2. Improper or incomplete signatures or petition signature sheets will be rejected in accordance with Oregon State standards. 3. The City Recorder's Office will correct any spelling errors but will not correct grammar and punctuation errors. 4. An amended argument may be submitted until 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline. If you choose to submit an amended statement you must file a completed measure argument form with the box "amended argument" marked, and you must either pay the $300 filing fee or obtain 300 verified voter's signatures in support of the amended argument. No changes will be accepted after the deadline. 5. Arguments are printed in the voters' pamphlet in the order they are filed with the City Recorder's Office. If you submit an amendment to your argument, it will be placed in the voters' pamphlet based on the date and time of filing the amendment. Measure Ar{!ument 1. If the argument contains impermissible content or is in an incorrect form, it will need to be amended. Signatures obtained before the argument is amended will not be counted. It is recommended that you allow enough time for the City Recorder to review the argument and for you to amend it, if necessary, before the September 9 filing deadline. 2. The measure argument must be typewritten on standard 8-1/2" X 11" white paper. Ifnot, your filing will be rejected. 3. The sil!nature of the individual furnishing the information must be submitted with the argument. If multiple names are listed. each person must sign. 4. The argument shall consist of words and numbers only; charts or graphics may not be used. 5. The total argument must fit within 3-5/8 x 8 inches of space (one column). If an argument exceeds size, the City Recorder will edit the argument or reduce font size to ensure compliance. If the argument must be edited to comply with space limitations, an additional $300 filing fee will be assessed. 6. No italics may be used except when identifying publications. If italic type is used improperly, it will be changed to plain text. 7. If any material in the argument violates the provisions ofORS 251.055, the material in violation will be rejected. The City Recorder will notify the pyrson responsible for the argument, if possible, of the rejection and the person may revise the argument only to the extent necessary to bring the argument into compliance with the statute.