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Revised by Richard Oman • 10-10-93 CHAPTER 4 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 4.01 . The Regular Municipal election. The regular municipal election will be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even numbered year at such places as the city council will designate. Notice must be given by the clerk-administrator at least thirty days prior to the election by posting a notice in at least one public place in each election precinct, and by publishing a notice at least once in the official newspaper. The notice must state the time and places of holding the election and of the officers to be elected. Failure to give the notice does not invalidate the election. Elected and qualified officers provided for by this charter will assume the duties of office to which they were elected on the first business day in January following the election. Sec. 4.02 . Filing for Office . An eligible voter of the city may file for election in the manner prescribed by law. Sec. 4 . 03. Procedure at Elections. The council may by ordinance further regulate the conduct of municipal elections, consistent with the provisions of this charter and applicable law. Sec. 4.04 . Special and Advisory Elections . The council may by resolution order a special or advisory election and provide the means for holding the election. Notice must be given by the clerk-administrator at least thirty days prior to the election by posting a notice in at least one public place in each election precinct, and by publishing a notice at least once in the official newspaper stating the time and the places of holding the election. Failure to give the notice does not invalidate the election.