Write-in candidates are required to file a certificate of announcement at least 20 days before the general election in order to have their votes counted. Once they announce the intention to run a write-in campaign, they are required to file campaign financial statements, just as other candidates are. No filing fee is required for official write-in candidates. Only votes for certified write-in candidates are to be counted.
(Ord. 05-07. Passed 10-20-05.)
105.13 RECORDER AND BOARD OF BALLOT COMMISSIONERS.
The recorder assumes the responsibilities for ballots which are assigned to the circuit clerk in state law. When the law refers to the board of ballot commissioners, the duties are to be performed by the municipal board of ballot commissioners, consisting of the recorder and two appointed members, one of each party. The recorder appoints the two other ballot commissioners between January 15 and January 30 of the election year. The ballot commissioners should represent the Democratic and Republican parties, and the recorder should work with the municipal council to identify those persons to appoint. The primary factor in the selection of ballot commissioners is their availability to serve at the time of ballot certification. The duties of the board of ballot commissioners include certification and ordering of the ballots.
(Ord. 05-07. Passed 10-20-05.)