(A) A special election may be called by the City Council only after notice is given to the supervisor of elections and his/her consent obtained as to a date.
(B) Special elections may be called by resolution or ordinance of the City Council. Such resolution or ordinance shall be adopted by the City Council not less than sixty (60) days prior to the proposed date of such election and contain the following information:
(1) The date upon which such election is to be held;
(2) The purpose of such election;
(3) The wording of the ballot to be used in such election.
(4) The City Clerk shall give notice of the special election and the provisions thereof by and through the publication of an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least thirty (30) days before the day upon which the election is to be held, and again at least fifteen (15) days before the special election. A sample ballot shall be published at least one (1) day prior to the election.
(Ord. 2001-08, passed 2-1-01; Am. Ord. 2013-31, passed 4-4-13)