As provided by City Charter Section 27, state elections laws apply to matters not regulated by this chapter. The City Charter and this code chapter prevail over any conflicting state laws.
(Ord. 879 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006)
Words or phrases have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:
"Candidate"
means an individual whose name appears or is expected to appear on an official ballot.
"City legislation"
means an ordinance or proposed ordinance, or a proposed amendment, revision or repeal of the City Charter.
"Elective city position"
means the office of mayor or councilor.
"Elector"
means an individual eligible under state and city law to vote in a city election.
"Initiative"
means proposed city legislation submitted to electors by a petition of qualified electors.
"Measure"
means city legislation, or a proposition or question for city electors.
"Prospective petition"
means information required for a completed petition, except for signatures and other identification of petition signers.
"Qualified elector"
means an individual qualified to vote under Article II, Section 2 of the Oregon Constitution.
"Recorder"
means the city recorder or authorized representative.
"Referendum"
means city legislation submitted to electors by the council or by a petition of qualified electors, or a proposition or question submitted to city electors by the council.
"Regular election"
means a city election held at the same time as a general biennial election for electing federal, state or county officers.
"Special election"
means a city election not held on the date of a regular election.
"Term of office"
means the term of office of the last person elected to the office.
(Ord. 879 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006)