§ 6.01. Regular and Special Elections; Party Candidates.

(a) A regular City election shall be conducted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in each odd numbered year. The registration of voters, the preparation of ballots or machines, and the conduct of elections in the City of Ionia shall be in accordance with this Charter and the State election laws and shall be under the general supervision of the City Clerk. Special elections, but not more than two in any one year unless otherwise authorized by law, shall be held when called by resolution of the City Council, or when required by this Charter or general law.

(b) Political parties will file a slate of candidates with the City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in August of odd numbered years.

(c) Party candidates will be selected at a convention held on the first Monday of August, under rules adopted by the parties in accordance with State statute and due process of law.