A qualified elector who has resided in the City during the 12 months immediately preceding the election may be a candidate for an elective City position.
(Ord. 2008-05)
A. 
An eligible elector may become a candidate for an elective City position by filing a nomination petition in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State and available from the Recorder.
B. 
A nomination petition must contain signatures of not fewer than 20 City-qualified electors as follows:
1. 
No elector may sign more than four petitions. If more than four are signed, the signature is valid only on the first four valid petitions filed.
2. 
The signatures need not all be attached to one paper, but each separate paper of the petition must be attached to an affidavit of the circulator showing the number of signers and stating that each signature is the genuine signature of the person.
3. 
Each signature must have next to it the signer's residence, by its street and number or other description.
4. 
The County Elections Division must certify the signatures in the nomination petition for genuineness by comparing them and the other required information with the elector registration cards on file with the County Clerk.
5. 
After the petition is filed with the Recorder, it shall be submitted it to the Clackamas County Elections Division within two business days. The County Elections Division then has 15 days to verify the signatures and attach to the petition a certificate stating the number of signatures believed genuine.
(Ord. 2008-05)
A. 
Any individual who files a nomination petition for an elective City position under Section 2.02.040 shall file a form with the City Recorder either consenting or refusing to consent to a criminal history check.
B. 
City police personnel, pursuant to standards established by the City Recorder or City Recorder's designee, shall conduct a criminal history check for every individual who: (1) consents to such a check pursuant to subsection A of this section; and (2) has qualified for nomination as a candidate for an elective City position.
C. 
City police personnel shall report to the City Recorder or the City Recorder's designee whether any criminal history check conducted pursuant to this section revealed any misdemeanors or felonies, and if so, in what jurisdiction the misdemeanors and/or felonies occurred. The City Recorder or the City Recorder's designee shall thereafter create a voter information document that shall be available at City Hall and on the City's website. For each candidate, the voter information document shall state: (1) that a misdemeanor or felony was found in the candidate's criminal history and the jurisdiction in which such misdemeanor and/or felony occurred; (2) if no misdemeanor or felony is discovered in a candidate's history, a statement that no misdemeanors or felonies were discovered; or (3) if a candidate refuses to consent to a criminal history check, a statement that the candidate did not consent to a criminal history check.
(Ord. 2012-11 §1)
A. 
A nomination petition must contain:
1. 
The name by which the candidate is commonly known. A candidate may use a nickname in parentheses in addition to the candidate's full name;
2. 
The residence address of the candidate;
3. 
The office or position number for which the candidate seeks nomination;
4. 
A statement that the candidate is willing to accept the office if elected;
5. 
A statement that the candidate will qualify if elected;
6. 
A statement of the candidate's occupation, educational and occupational background, and prior governmental experience; and
7. 
The signature of the candidate.
B. 
A declaration of candidacy must include a statement that the required fee is included with the declaration.
C. 
The required fee shall be established by a resolution approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 2008-05)
A. 
A nomination petition must be filed with the Recorder.
B. 
The Recorder will date and time stamp immediately upon filing a nominating petition, withdrawal or other document required to be filed.
C. 
A nomination petition will be filed not sooner than 120 days nor later than 70 days before the election date.
(Ord. 2008-05)
If a nomination petition is not signed by the required number of qualified electors or is not complete, the Recorder will notify the candidate within five days after the filing. The Recorder will return it immediately to the candidate, and state in writing how the petition is deficient. The deficient petition may be amended and filed again as a new petition, or a substitute petition for the same candidate may be filed within the time requirements for filing petitions.
(Ord. 2008-05)
A candidate who has filed a nomination petition or declaration of candidacy may withdraw not later than the 67th day before the election date by filing a statement of withdrawal with the Recorder. The withdrawal must be made under oath and state the reasons for the withdrawal.
(Ord. 2008-05)
The Recorder will certify the nominations to the County Clerk in accordance with the time requirements of state law stating the offices and the terms of office for which the candidates are nominated.
(Ord. 2008-05)