Huron Municipal Code Ch. 1.08 Elections

A. In accordance with California Government Code Section 36503.5, the municipal election for the City of Huron shall be held on the same day as the statewide general election.

B. No term of municipal office shall be increased by more than ten months as a result of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

(Ord. 209 §§ 1, 2, 1984)

The city council of the City of Huron is authorized to conduct elections wholly by mail ballot as set forth in Section 1.08.030 of this chapter. The city council shall determine whether an election will be conducted by mail at the time the election is called. Actions of the city council pursuant to this section shall be set forth in a resolution approved at a regular or special meeting of the city council.

(Ord. 338 § 1, 2004)

The following items may be the subject of an all-mail election:

A. Any election to approve a special tax as required or authorized by Article XIIIC of the California Constitution;

B. Any election to approve a property-related fee or charge as required or authorized by Article XIIID of the California Constitution;

C. Any assessment ballot proceeding required or authorized by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; provided, however, that such a proceeding shall be denominated an "assessment ballot proceeding" rather than an election.

(Ord. 338 § 2, 2004)

Elections authorized by this chapter shall not occur on the same date as a statewide direct primary election or statewide general election.

(Ord. 338 § 3, 2004)

Elections authorized by this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions for mail ballot elections set forth in Elections Code Section 4100 and following, as now exist or may hereafter be amended.

(Ord. 338 § 4, 2004)

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Elections Code Section 4000(c)(9).

(Ord. 338 § 5, 2004)