The name of the candidate for nomination who receives the greatest number of votes for the elective offices provided for by this Charter in the primary election herein provided for, shall be printed on the ballot under the proper designation of such office at the next regular municipal election. In addition, the name of the candidate, if any, for nomination who receives the next highest number of votes for such respective offices in such primary election, shall also be printed on the ballot at such regular municipal election. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes at the regular municipal election for such elective offices shall be declared elected to such offices. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes at such municipal election in each of the wards of said City for the office of member of City Council shall be declared elected to the office of member of City Council from such ward. If more than the number of candidates to be elected to said offices receive the largest and an equal number of votes, such tie shall be resolved by lot by the Board of Elections of Scioto County, Ohio, as provided by the general election laws of Ohio.
(Adopted 11-4-52.)