The Election Board may take such steps deemed necessary to determine a candidate’s qualifications. If the Election Board determines that a person is not qualified to become a candidate, the individual affected shall immediately be notified by phone or email along with a hard copy of the letter mailed. Such letter will give reason for the disqualification. Within 24 hours of receipt of notification of disqualification under this title, such candidate may request, in writing by email or letter, a hearing before the Board to contest the Board’s decision. Such hearing shall be held within 48 hours of receipt of request. The Board will render its decision within 24 hours of the hearing.

The candidacy decision of the Election Board shall be final. After the completion of final determination of candidacy qualification, the Election Board shall act to approve the sample ballot for the impending election. Said ballot shall list all approved candidates to be voted on in the primary election. Any candidate who withdraws from the election must do so in writing at least 10 days prior to the sample ballot being sent to voters. [Ord. 76 § 4303, amended, 6/23/2022; Ord. 56 § 4303, amended, 5/9/2019; Ord. 42 § 4303, adopted, 3/4/2015.]