The council shall meet and canvass the election returns within five days after any regular or special election, make full declaration of the results as soon as possible, and file a statement thereof with the City Administrator. Such statement shall include the following: (a) the total number of ballots cast; (b) the total number of good ballots cast; (c) the total number of spoiled or defective ballots cast; (d) the vote for each candidate with an indication of those who were elected; (e) the votes on any question submitted, if any; (f) a true copy of the ballots used; (g) the names of the judges and clerks of the election; and (h) such other information as may seem pertinent. All successful candidates shall forthwith be notified in writing by the City Administrator of their election.