In all primary and regular City elections for the office of Mayor and of members of Council the provisions of the statutes of the State of Ohio with reference to the counting of ballots cast in primary and general elections shall apply. In all primary and regular City elections for the office of Mayor and of Council the election authorities are empowered to utilize voting machines orother mechanical devices. Requirements of Section 18 of this Charter may be modified to the extent made necessary by such mechanical devices.
(Amended by electors 11-7-00)