All city elections for the election of officers shall be nonpartisan. The general election laws of the State shall apply to and control, as nearly as may be, all procedures relating to notices for, to registrations for, and to the conduct of, city elections, except as such general laws relate to political parties or partisan procedures, and except as otherwise provided by this Charter. The compensation of all election personnel shall be determined by the Council.
Statutory reference:
Michigan election laws, see M.C.L.A. §§ 168.1 et seq.