SEC. 5.7. DUPLICATE ABSTRACTS.
   Within five (5) days after a city election the chairman of the county board of elections shall mail to the chairman of the state board of elections the duplicate abstract prepared in accordance with G.S. section 163-176. One (1) copy shall be filed with the city clerk and one (1) copy shall be retained by the county board of elections as provided by G.S. section 163-300.