The incumbent, if re-elected, shall continue in office for the remainder of the unexpired term, subject to the recall as before, except as provided in this Charter. If not re-elected in the recall election, the incumbent shall, regardless of any technical defects in the recall petition, be deemed removed from the office as soon as a successor has qualified and such successor shall hold office during the unexpired term. If the successor fails to qualify within ten (10) days after receiving notification of his or her election, the incumbent shall thereupon be deemed removed and the office vacant. 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)