This Charter shall be voted upon at an election to be held on May 5, 1964. If approved by a majority of those voting thereon, it shall go into effect on July 1, 1964, for the purpose of electing the first Council thereunder. The first Council shall be nominated by petitions only, without a primary election, which petitions shall be filed with The Board of Elections of Licking County at least ninety days before the November election. Petitions for Council member shall contain not less than twenty-five and not more than fifty signatures of qualified voters. The names of all candidates who are so nominated shall be printed on the ballot, with indication of their status, whether party or independent.