A. A candidate may correct or amend a declaration of candidacy at any time during the period for filing declarations of candidacy, by written notice to the clerk signed by the candidate. After the filing period has closed, no declaration of candidacy may be corrected or amended.

B. A candidate may submit to the clerk a new declaration of candidacy for a different office or seat, at any time during the period for filing declarations of candidacy, but only after filing with the clerk a written withdrawal of the former declaration of candidacy, signed by the candidate.

C. A person may withdraw as a candidate for office only by filing with the clerk a written withdrawal of the declaration of candidacy signed by the candidate no later than 4:00 p.m. on the seventh calendar day following the closing of the candidacy filing period. (Ord. 12-20 § 11, 2012; Ord. 10-34(AM) § 10, 2010; prior code § 18.15.060)