(a) 
Each candidate for the position of mayor shall so specify in their application. Each candidate for a councilmember’s position on the council shall specify the “place” they are seeking, and designate that “place” by its number, in their application.
(b) 
Ballots shall:
(1) 
State each office for which an election is required by applicable law and list those candidates seeking the position of mayor under the heading “Candidates for Mayor” and identify those candidates seeking a position as councilmember under the heading “Candidates for Place ___”, with the blank being filled in to show the number of the place they are seeking; and
(2) 
Instruct the voter to vote for one (1) candidate for each office.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.05.002; Ordinance adopting Code)
Whenever the mayor shall deem it necessary, in order to enforce the laws and ordinances of this city, or to avert danger, or to protect property, in case of riot or any other outbreak, or calamity, or public disturbance, or when he or she has reason to fear any serious violation of law or order, or any other danger to this city, or the inhabitants thereof, he or she shall summon into service as a special police force all or as many of the citizens as in his or her judgment and discretion may be necessary and proper, and such summons may be by proclamation or order, addressed to the citizens generally, or such summons may be by personal notification. Such special police force, while in service, shall be subject to the orders of the mayor, shall perform such duties as he or she may require, and shall have the same power while on duty as the regular police force of the city. Any person so summoned and failing to obey, or appearing and failing to perform any duty that may be required, shall be fined as provided in section 1.01.009.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.05.004)
The mayor shall have authority in case of a riot or an unlawful assemblage, or with a view to preserve the peace and good order in the city, to order and enforce the closing of any theater, ballroom, or any other place of resort, or public room or building, and may order the arrest of any person violating, in his presence, the laws of the state or any ordinance of this city.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.05.005)