§ 26-2. Proclamation of election.  


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  • (a)

    Prior to July 1 of any year in which a general election shall occur, the mayor shall issue a proclamation for such election, which shall state the offices and vacancies to be filled at the election in the city, the qualifying dates for such election, the date for any run-off election or elections, if necessary, or any other matter or thing that may be submitted thereat. Such proclamation shall be published at least 30 days prior to the holding of the election.

    (b)

    In the event of failure, refusal, absence or inability, for any cause, of the mayor to act, the president of the city council shall issue such proclamation and cause the proclamation to be published.

(Code 1961, § 10-21; Code 1985, § 8-4; Ord. No. 2719, § 3, 5-6-97; Ord. No. 5312, § 5, 8-17-04; Ord. No. 2015-26, § 4, 4-21-15)