HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100517 - VIII-C-1SECTION 2.04 Primary Elections
On the first Tuesday aftef the seeetidMefiday ift Septembe date indicated by state lays-
preceding any general City election or on the third Tuesday preceding any special
election held for the purpose of election of Cite officials, an election of nominees
hereinafter designated as the "primaix election" shall be held in each voting precinct for
the selection of candidates for all elective offices N% -ithin 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 lUlyd council seat or the Mavor`s
position. When both at -large council seats are to be filled, a primary election shall be
called on 1v 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 sent.
The Citv Clerk shall cause to be published in a neyvspaper of general circulation, at least
once, a notice of the prin election wEch shall state the time and place of holding such
election and of the officers to be elected at said election. At said priniati. 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
eiitliaed f See6ei2.0 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
rnunicipa.l elections in which a primafv is os� sible
The Council approved the first reading and ordering the public hearing at their April 19 Council
ineeting.
Please let n - te know if you have any questions.