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enacted, or an ordinance referred by petition but not repealed in accordance with section 2.980, shall be submitted to the electors . ~2} The time for voting on an initiative measure submitted to the electors under subsection ~ 1 } of this section shat 1 be the first primary or general election held more than 90 days after certification and acceptance of the petition under secti an 2.979, unless the counci 1 calls an earlier special election on the measure. The special election may not be held earlier than 50 days after certification and acceptance of the petition . ~3} An election an 1 egi sl ati on referred to the electors by petition shall be held on the next avai 1 abl a election date under state law that is not sooner than the 90th day after certification and acceptance of the referendum petition under section 2.919, unless the counci 1 cal 1 s an earlier special election on the measure. The special election may not be held earlier than 60 days after certi f i cat i an and acceptance of the petition . ~4} A speci al election that i s to be conducted i n accordance with the procedures of section 2.1000 of this code on 1 egi sl ati on referred to the electors by the council may be held at any date that is at least 60 days from the date the council orders submission of the legislation. 2.982 Elections -Initiative and Referendum Furnishin Information to County Clerk. Where legislation is to be voted on at an election, the date of which i s prescribed by state 1 aw, the city recorder shall submit to the Lane County elections clerk, i n accordance with the time limit established by state 1 aw for the submi ssi on, a certi f i ed copy of the bal l of title. 2.983 Elections R Initiative and Referendum Desi nation on Ballot. Legislation submitted under this chapter shat 1 appear on the bal 1 of by ballot title only. Initiative measures shall be distinguished fram referendum measures . 2.984 E1 ecti ons -Initiative and Referendum Election Returns. The votes on a measure shat 1 be counted, canvassed and returned as fal l ows ~a} In case of an el ecti an held at a ti me prescribed by state 1 aw, i n the same manner as other vitas cast at such an election in the city. fib} In case of special elections held at other times, i n the manner prescribed by the city manager. 2.985 Elections -Initiative and Referendum Proclamation b Ma or. ~1} Immediately upon completion of the canvass of votes vn a measure submitted pursuant to this chapter, the mayor shall issue a proclamation: ~a} Recapitulating the vote on the measure. fib} Declaring whether the vote shows a ma jari ty of those who voted on the measure to be in favor of it; and ~c} In case a ma jori ty of them favor the measure, announcing the effective date of the 1 egi sl ati on i n accordance with section Z . 98~ . Ordinance - 6