Except as provided in this section, nominations of candidates to succeed any officer whose removal is sought shall be made in the manner provided for in this Charter, and nominating petitions shall be filed with the election authorities at least twenty-five (25) days prior to the date of holding such recall election. Any person so nominated shall file his or her acceptance of such candidacy with the election authorities at least twenty (20) days before the date of the recall election; and in the absence of such acceptance his or her name shall not appear on the ballot. Any officer sought to be removed may be a candidate to succeed himself or herself, and unless he or she requests otherwise, in writing at least twenty-five (25) days prior to the date of holding the recall election, the election authorities shall place his or her name on the official ballot without nomination. Recall ballot procedures shall comply with the General Laws of the State of Ohio wherein the electorate must first vote "For" or "Against" the recall of an elected officer and the name of the officer whose removal is sought shall not appear on the ballot below the recall issue as a candidate to succeed the officer's self.
(Amended November 6, 2001)