(A) The authority for the ordinance enacting this Chapter, and all subsequent amendments hereto is derived from Lima City Charter § 15, and the Ohio Constitution Article XVIII, Section 7. The Lima City Council hereby finds and declares this Ordinance and the provisions in this Chapter, to be entirely a matter of local self-government, and enacted pursuant to the City's Home Rule Authority under Article XVIII, Section 7 of the Ohio Constitution.
(B) The purpose of this Chapter is to clarify and complement certain election requirements and procedures, as set forth herein, in accordance with the authority granted under the City Charter § 15.
(C) Nothing herein is intended or shall be construed to be in conflict with any provision of the City Charter. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction does determine that any part of this Chapter is in conflict with any part of the City Charter, then the provision of this Chapter determined to be in conflict shall be deemed to be null and void, but the remainder of this Chapter not in conflict with the Charter shall remain in force and effect.
(Ord. 027-25. Passed 1-27-25.)
(A) Candidates for election to a city-wide office must be a resident and elector of the City, for at least six (6) months before the last date on which nominating petitions can be filed for the primary election for that office.
(B) Candidates for election to a City Ward office must be a resident and elector of the Ward for at least six (6) months before the last date on which nominating petitions can be filed for the primary election for that office.
(C) Candidates and office holders must maintain such residency and qualification as an elector at all times during their candidacy and thereafter during their term of office.
(1) Any elected official who fails to maintain residency and qualification as an elector during their term of office shall be deemed to have forfeited the office, as determined by ordinance of council pursuant to City Charter section 29 and/or section 32.
(Ord. 027-25. Passed 1-27-25.)
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