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- A. The provisions of this Title and the City Charter prevail over any conflicting provisions of state law relating to the exercise of initiative and referendum powers and matters subject to legislation by the City.
- B. The procedures for electing city officers are as provided by state law, the City Charter, and this title, as well as any administrative rules adopted pursuant to this title.
- C. The campaign finance system and reporting requirements for city candidates, political committees, and chief petitioners are as provided by state law, the City Charter, and this title, as well as any administrative rules adopted pursuant to this title.
- D. All elections for city officers must be held at the same time and place as the general election for state and county officers. Any recall election must be held in the time and manner specified in state law. Vacancies as a result of a recall election must be filled in accordance with City Charter.
- E. Except as otherwise provided in the Charter or this title, the Auditor maintains and preserves all documents related to an election matter for the retention period prescribed by state law. The Auditor retains nominating petitions and declarations of candidacy for six years after the election.
- F. An emergency ordinance is not subject to the referendum process; however, the Auditor will consult with legal counsel prior to refusal to accept a referendum petition.