4.16.020 Election notices.
A. “Notice of voter registration” means before each election that is not a run-off election, the clerk shall post on the city’s website and publish at least twice in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the city a notice of voter registration. The posting and first publication shall occur not less than 60 calendar days before the election. The notice shall include the qualifications required of voters, the deadline for registering to vote in the election, and places where voters may register.
B. “Notice of election” means the clerk shall post on the city’s website and publish at least twice in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the city a notice of each election. The posting and first publication shall occur at least 30 calendar days before a regular election, 20 calendar days before a special election, and 10 calendar days before a run-off election. Each notice of election, shall include:
1. The type of election: regular, special, or run-off;
2. The date of election;
3. The location of the polling places and the hours the polling places shall be open;
4. The offices to which candidates are to be elected;
5. The subjects of propositions and questions to be voted upon;
6. Instructions for absentee by mail and early voting; and
7. Notification that anyone needing special assistance in casting a ballot due to a disability or bilingual need shall contact the clerk for assistance at least 24 hours before casting a ballot.
C. “Notice of bonded indebtedness” means the clerk shall post on the city’s website and publish a notice of bonded indebtedness before a general obligation bond election, as required by AS 29.47.190. (Ord. 12-20 § 13, 2012; Ord. 02-22 § 11, 2002; prior code § 18.20.020)