Within five days after the expiration of the time limit for filing nominating petitions as set forth in section 6.3, the Clerk shall certify to the board of election commissioners the names of all candidates duly nominated and the special matters to be submitted to the electors. The board shall then prepare the ballots, indicating the name of each candidate and office without any party name or designation, and the special matters, if any, to be voted upon. In accordance with Public Act 116 of 1954, as amended, of the Michigan Compiled Laws (Michigan Election Law), a candidate’s name shall not be withdrawn from the election unless a written notice of withdrawal is served on the Clerk not later than four (4) o’clock p.m. within three (3) days after the last day for filing nominating petitions.