In the event valid nominating petitions are filed in accordance with Nominating Procedure Section of this Article by candidates for any elective office of the Municipality for a full term in excess of three (3) times the number to be elected at any regular municipal election, a non-partisan primary election for the nomination of candidates for such offices to be voted for at said regular municipal election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in October immediately preceding such regular municipal election, or as otherwise provided for by the Lucas County Board of Elections. At such primary election, the names of all candidates for office who have filed nominating petitions in accordance with the provisions of Nominating Procedure Section of this Article shall be placed upon the ballot.
Council may, by resolution, order a special election to be held at any time, the purpose and date of which shall be set forth in the resolution.