Chapter 1.14 - ELECTIONS
Sections:
1.14.010 Nomination Petitions.
1.14.020 Affidavit of intent.
1.14.030 Election may be cancelled--When.
1.14.010 Nomination Petitions. Notwithstanding any provision in the Colorado Municipal Election Code or Uniform Election Code, the time periods for circulation, submission and cure of nomination petitions for any City mail ballot election shall be as follows:
First day to pick up petitions 60 days before election
Last day to file petition with City Clerk 46 days before election
Last day to cure petition 40 days before election
Last day to withdraw from nomination 40 days before election
(Ord. 414-07)
1.14.020 Affidavit of intent. No write-in vote for any municipal office shall be counted unless an affidavit of intent has been filed with the City Clerk by the person whose name is written in by the close of business on the fortieth (40) day before the date of the election, indicating that such person desires the office and is qualified to assume the duties of that office, if elected. The City Clerk shall maintain an appropriate form of affidavit in the Clerk's office. (Ord. 414-07: 827-92: 757-90)
1.14.030 Election may be cancelled--When. If the only matter before the voters is the election of persons to office and if, at the close of business on the fortieth (40) day before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent, as set forth in Section 1.14.020 of this chapter, the City Council, by resolution, shall cancel the election and declare the candidates elected. Notice of such cancellation shall be published and posted. (Ord. 414-07: 827-92: 757-90)
