Section 4.01. THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The regular municipal election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even numbered year at such place or places as the City Council may designate. At least two (2) weeks published notice of the time and place of holding such election and of the officers to be elected shall be given, but failure to give such notice shall not invalidate the election.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
Section 4.02. SPECIAL ELECTIONS. The City Council may by resolution order a special election and provide all means for holding it. At least (2) two weeks published notice of a special election shall be given. The procedure at such election shall conform as nearly as possible to that prescribed for other City elections.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
Section 4.03. FILING FOR OFFICE. No earlier than sixty (60) days or later than thirty (30) days before the municipal election, voters of the City qualified under the Constitution of the State of Minnesota for elective office may, by filing an affidavit and paying a filing fee of $5.00, have their name placed on the municipal primary election ballot or, if there is no primary election, on the municipal election ballot.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
Section 4.04. PROCEDURE AT ELECTIONS. Subject to this Charter and applicable laws of the State of Minnesota, the City Council may by ordinance further regulate the conduct of municipal elections. Except as otherwise provided by this Charter and supplementary ordinances, general laws of the State of Minnesota on elections shall apply to municipal elections.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)