Agenda - Council Work Session - 04/20/2021 - Special

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Section 4.4 — Option 3 Special elections in accordance with state law procedure, No advisory elections Sec. 4.4. - Special and advisory -elections except for elected office. The council may, by resolution, order any special election be held on a question on which the voters are authorized to pass judgment under this charter or by law. Special elections shall be held in the manner set forth for statutory cities in Minnesota Election Law, except that any election so ordered shall only be held on the same date as a regular municipal election.or advisory election deemed appropriate by the council, for any reason, and provi-de all means for holding it. At least 15 days' prior notice shall be given by the city clerk by posting a notice thereof in at least one public place iweaeli-eic precinct, and by publishing a notice thereof at least once in the official newspaper of the city stating the tirneand4he places of holding -such election. This section does not apply to special elections to fill vacancies in municipal offices. No advisory elections shall be held.