A. The council, by resolution, may call a special election at any time at least 75 calendar days prior to the date of the election. Notice of the special election shall be made in accordance with PMC 18.20.020.

B. The clerk shall comply with the Federal Voting Rights Act and timely submit a preclearance request to preclear each special election date prior to holding the election as required by 28 C.F.R. Part 51.17. (Ord. 620 § 3, 2004; Ord. 592 § 5, 2002; Ord. 546 § 6, 1999; Ord. 515 § 3, 1997)