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Section 3.10 Election Inspectors:
   The election commission shall before each election appoint for each precinct of the City a board of inspectors of election consisting of not less than three qualified electors, and shall fix their compensation. Election inspectors shall have qualifications which comply with the state law.
Section 3.11 Notice of Election:
   Notice of the time and place of holding any City election and of the officers to be elected and the questions and propositions to be voted upon shall be given by the Clerk by publishing such notice not less than ten days prior to such election.
Section 3.12 Voting Hours:
   The polls of all elections shall be opened and closed at the time prescribed by statute for the opening and closing of polls at state elections.
Section 3.13 Form of Ballot:
   The form, printing and numbering of ballots in all city elections shall conform as nearly as may be to that prescribed by statute, except that no party designation or emblem shall appear. In all elections, the names of qualified candidates shall be rotated systematically in the manner prescribed by statute for rotation of names.
Section 3.14 Special Elections:
   Special city elections shall be held when called by resolution of the Commission at least forty-five days in advance of such election with the concurrence of the County Election Scheduling Committee, or when required by this charter or statute. Any resolution calling a special election shall set forth the purpose of such election. The Commission shall not call more special elections within any year than the number permitted by statute.
Section 3.15 Canvass of Votes:
   In accordance with State Law the Lapeer County Board of Canvassers shall serve all city elections.
Section 3.16 Recount:
   A recount of the votes cast at any city election for any office or upon any proposition may be had in accordance with election statutes. Unless otherwise required by statute, (1) a recount petition shall be filed with the Clerk by five o'clock in the afternoon on the second full day after the board of canvassers has made its official report, (2) any counter-petition shall be filed by five o'clock in the afternoon on the next full day thereafter, and (3) no officer shall be qualified to take office until the final determination of any recount of the votes cast for such office. In case of recount a written notice of such recount shall be filed with each candidate on the ballot.
Section 3.17 Recall:
   Any elected official may be recalled from office by the electors of the city in the manner provided by statute. A vacancy created by such recall shall be filled in the manner prescribed by statute.
Section 3.18 Tie Vote:
   If, at any city election, there shall be no choice between candidates by reason of two (2) or more persons having received an equal number of votes, then the Commission shall name a date for the appearance of such person for the purpose of determining the election of such candidate by lot as provided by state law. Should any person or persons fail or refuse to appear, in person or by representative, to determine the result of any tie election at the time and place named by the Commission, such determination shall be made by lot in his or their absence and under the supervision of the Commission. Such determination shall, in any event, be final.
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