§ 5.03. FORM OF BALLOTS.

(A)

Arrangement of names on ballot. The names of the candidates for each Commission office seat and for the office of Mayor shall be arranged separately and alphabetically and nothing on the ballot shall be indicative of the source of the candidacy of any candidate.

(B)

Ballot Title. A charter amendment, initiative petition or referendum ordinance to be voted on by the City shall be presented for voting by ballot title. The ballot title of a measure may differ from its legal title and shall be a clear, concise statement describing the substance of the measure without argument or prejudice.

(C)

Ballot Form. Immediately below the ballot question shall appear the word "yes" and the word "no" with a blank space thereafter to indicate the voter's choice. The word "yes" shall mean the question is approved. The word "no" shall mean the question is not approved.

(Ord. No. 4-76, passed 2/23/76, Adopted at Referendum 2/2/76; Am. Ord. No. 99-85, passed 9/24/85, Adopted at Referendum 11/5/85; Ord. No. 62-01, passed 1/8/02, Adopted at Referendum 3/12/02)