Sec. 3-19   Conduct of elections; state law
   All elections in the City shall be conducted as nearly as may be in the manner provided by the law for holding general elections in the State, except as herein otherwise provided. The election inspectors at all municipal elections shall have the same powers and authority for the preservation of order and for enforcing obedience to their lawful commands during the time of holding the election and the canvass of votes, as are conferred by law.