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18.15.020 Nominations of candidates.
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A. Nominations by Petition. Nominations for elective office shall be made by petition of 20 or more registered voters qualified to vote in city elections. Each sponsor signing a petition shall state on the petition the sponsor’s place of residence, by street and number or lot and block, or other manner which clearly identifies the place of residence.

B. Requirements for Petition. The nominating petition shall state in substance:

1. The full legal name of the candidate, and, if different, the manner in which the candidate wishes his or her first name to appear on the ballot;

2. The full residence and mailing address of the candidate;

3. The day and evening telephone numbers and other contact information of the candidate;

4. The office (including term of office) for which the candidate is nominated;

5. The date of the election at which the candidate seeks election;

6. A statement that the sponsors are qualified voters of the city;

7. A statement that the sponsors request that the candidate’s name be placed on the ballot.

C. Requirements for Candidate Information and Statement. The statement shall state in substance:

1. The full legal name of the candidate, and, if different, the manner in which the candidate wishes his or her first name to appear on the ballot;

2. A certification by the candidate which shall include statements:

a. That the candidate is a qualified city voter;

b. The candidate shall reside in the city or in territory annexed to the city and meet the requirements of the city of Palmer Charter Section 2.2;

c. That the candidate meets or shall meet, as required by law, the specific requirements of the office the candidate is seeking;

d. That the candidate accepts the nomination and a statement that the candidate shall serve if elected;

e. That if the candidate chooses to withdraw, the withdrawal must be submitted to the city clerk in writing and signed by the candidate by 4:00 p.m. on the seventh day following the closing date of the filing period;

f. That the information in the nominating petition is true and accurate; and

g. The date and notarized signature of the candidate. (Ord. 20-003 § 5, 2020; Ord. 12-009 § 7, 2012; Ord. 11-002 § 4, 2011; Ord. 620 § 6, 2004; Ord. 592 § 8, 2002; Ord. 556 § 3, 2000; Ord. 546 § 7A, 1999; Ord. 515 § 3, 1997)