Nominations for elective officers of this City shall be made only by petition, signed by registered electors of the City not less in number than two percent (2%) of the number voting at the last regular election of municipal officers and accompanied by the written acceptance of the nominee. The nomination of each candidate shall be made by separate petition. No primary election shall be held for the selection of candidates for any elective office of the City. No nomination to any elective office of this City shall be of any effect unless made as required by this section.
The ballot used in the election of officers of the City shall be without party mark or designation. The names of all candidates for City office shall be placed upon the same ballot, and shall be rotated in the manner provided by the general law of Ohio. Except as provided in this Charter, the general laws of Ohio shall govern the nomination and election of the elective officers of the City.
(Effective 1-1-32.)