HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100325 SECTION 2-Changes
SECTION 2.04 Primary Elections
On the first Tuesday after the second Monday in September second Tuesday in August OR the
date indicated by state law preceding any general City election or on the third Tuesday preceding
any special election held for the purpose of election of City officials, an election of nominees
hereinafter designated as the "primary election" shall be held in each voting precinct for the
selection of candidates for all elective offices within the City of Hastings to be filled at such
ensuing election. A primary election shall only be called in the event that three (3) or more
qualified persons have filed for the same ward council seat or the Mayor's position. When both at-
large council seats are to be filled, a primary election shall be called only in the event five or
more qualified persons have filed for the at-large council seats. In the event only one at-large
council seat is to be filled, a primary shall be called only in the event three or more qualified
persons have filed for the at-large council seat. The City Clerk shall cause to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation, at least once, a notice of the primary election which shall state
the time and place of holding such election and of the officers to be elected at said election. At
said primary election there shall be nominated by the qualified electors of the City, two
candidates for each office to be filled within the City at the next ensuing general or special
election.
SECTION 2.05 Petitions for Election
Not more than 12 10, nor less than 8 weeks before a scheduled primary election day, as
outlined in Section 2.04, an individual who is eligible and desires to become a candidate for an
office to be voted for at the election, shall file an Affidavit of Candidacy with the City Clerk with
the City of Hastings.
OR
Not more than 10, nor less than 8 weeks before a scheduled primary election day, as outlined in
Section 2.04, An individual who is eligible and desires to become a candidate for an office to be
voted for at the election, shall file an Affidavit of Candidacy with the City Clerk with the City of
Hastings in compliance with statutory filing requirements for municipal elections in which a
primary is possible.
The Affidavit shall be in substantially the same form that shall be prepared and provided by the
City and City Clerk of the City of Hastings, shall state the name and address and residence of
such person, the office for which he or she desires to be a candidate, that he or she is a qualified
voter in the City of Hastings, and a statement that he or she desires to seek said office. If the
office sought is that of Mayor, or at large Councilmember, the petitioners may reside anywhere in
the City of Hastings. If the office is that of a ward Councilmember, the person nominated shall
reside in the ward from which he or she seeks election.