(A) Election procedures. The provisions of the 65 ILCS 5/3-2-1 et seq., and 10 ILCS, concerning municipal elections, shall govern the conduct of the city elections.
(B) General election. A general election for municipal officers authorized by law or ordinance to be elected, shall be held in the city on the third Tuesday of April in the odd-numbered years, at such places in the city as may be designated by law.
(C) Judges of election. The judges of the election shall qualify by being sworn to discharge their duties according to law. Proposed judges shall be submitted by the Council for Council approval at least one month prior to the election.
(D) Voting hours. The judges of election shall keep the polls open during the hours prescribed by law.
(1975 Code, § 3.13)