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∗ A city charter provision limiting the term of an elected city official is unconstitutional and unenforceable. See, Minneapolis Term Limits Coalition v. Keefe, 535 N.W.2d 306 (Minn.1995) (Resolution 5435, 4-24-2000) Subdivision 3. Length of Service. Service before January 1, 1995 shall not count toward determining total length of service. (11-8-94 Election, Effective 12-8-94, Filed 2-21-95) Subdivision 4. Severability. If any part of this section shall be declared unconstitutional by court, all others shall remain in full force and effect. (11-8-94 Election, Effective 12-8-94, Filed 2-21-95) Section 4.03. Procedure at Elections Consistent with the provisions of this Charter and applicable state laws, the Council may by ordinance further regulate the conduct of municipal elections. Except as otherwise provided by this Charter and supplementary ordinances, general state laws on elections shall apply to municipal elections. Section 4.04. Special and Advisory Elections except for Elected Office. The Council shall by resolution order a special or advisory election and provide all means for holding it. At least fifteen days prior notice shall be given by the City Administrator by posting a notice thereof in at least one public place in each election precinct, and by publishing a notice thereof at least once in the official newspaper of the City stating the time and places of holding such election. Failure to give such notice shall not invalidate such election. Section 4.05. Vacancy of Municipal Elected Office Subdivision 1. Vacancy with 365 days or more remaining in the term When a vacancy in an elected office of the City occurs with 365 days or more remaining in the term of the vacated office, there shall be a special election held within 90 days after the vacancy occurs to elect a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the office vacated. If this vacancy is within 120 days before a regular municipal election date (as defined in section 4.01), see subdivision 3. a) Special Election Notice The City Administrator shall give at least 60 days published prior notice of such special election, except as set forth under Subdivision 3(c) of this section. b) Special Election Procedure The procedure at such election and assumption of duties of elected officers following such election shall conform as nearly as practicable to those prescribed for other municipal elections under this Charter. Subdivision 2. Vacancy with Less Than 365 Days Remaining in Term In the case of a vacancy where there remains less than 365 days in the unexpired term, with the exception of subdivision 3, the Council shall by a majority vote appoint a successor to serve for