There shall be no primary election for City officers. Nominations for the Mayor, Auditor and Council shall be made by petitions signed by not less than 150 nor more than 300 qualified electors of the Municipality. All petitions shall be on the standard forms for the use of nonpartisan candidates for such offices. Group petitions shall not be used. Petitions shall be filed with the Board of Elections at least ninety days before the day of election.
(Amended May 5, 1970)