§ 14-6-9. Notice of election.

(a)

Notice of the election shall be distributed throughout the district area to each resident, property owner, place of business or institution at least forty (40) days but not more than sixty (60) days prior to the election.

(b)

Notice of election shall contain a map of the district area for which the election is being held. It shall also contain a summary of election and candidacy procedures and requirements.

(c)

The first special election and all subsequent annual elections for citizens' district councils shall be conducted by the Detroit Election Commission pursuant to rules which it will adopt in accordance with the rule making procedures set forth in the Charter for the city. These rules shall be in conformity with the requirements of this article and Public Act No. 344 of 1945, as amended [MCL 125.71 et seq., MSA 5.3501 et seq.].

(d)

The election commission shall consult with the coordinating council on community redevelopment in preparing rules of procedure for holding district council elections. The rules shall be adopted by the city council after a public hearing is held.

(Ord. No. 429-H, § 1(2-9-7), 3-12-81)