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A. Notice of contest of an election shall be submitted in writing to the clerk by noon on the day of the certification of the election and shall include a $1,000 payment by cash, certified check, or credit card.

B. The notice of contest shall be filed in person and contain:

1. The election being contested;

2. A summary of the grounds for the contest;

3. The contact information of a representative who will receive communications from the city regarding the contest; and

4. The legal name, residence address, contact information, and notarized signature of each candidate or city voter who is an applicant.

C. Upon receipt of the notice to contest an election, the clerk shall submit it to the council. The clerk and city attorney shall investigate the grounds of the contest and submit a report of findings to the council. The clerk may request the canvass board, or additional personnel as necessary, assist with the investigation. The council shall defer the certification of the contested election results pending receipt of the report, but shall proceed with certification of all election results that are not contested.

D. If the council determines that the grounds of the contest are valid and would change the results of the election, the council shall proceed in a manner that is consistent with its determination. If the council finds that the grounds for the contest are not sufficient to change the election results, it shall declare the election valid and certify the contested election results.

E. Should the contestant prevail with the election contest, the $1,000 shall be refunded to the contestant. (Ord. 16-15 § 21, 2016; Ord. 15-24(AM) § 3, 2015; prior code § 18.40.020)