(Amended by Ordinance No. 177200, effective February 21, 2003.)

 

A. An eligible elector may become a candidate for nonpartisan office by filing a declaration of candidacy accompanied by a filing fee or by filing a nominating petition.

 

B. A nominating petition or declaration of candidacy shall contain the name of only one candidate.

 

C. No person shall file a nominating petition or declaration of candidacy for more than one lucrative office on the ballot at the same time. If a person has filed for another office, the person shall first withdraw the prior filing before a nominating petition or declaration of candidacy shall be accepted.

 

D. A nominating petition or declaration of candidacy shall be filed within the time period prescribed by state law.