§ 6.06. OFFICIAL BALLOTS

(a)

Names on Ballot.

The name of each candidate nominated for office, except those who have withdrawn, died or become ineligible, shall be printed on the official ballots without party designation or symbol, and in the form designed by the candidate. If two or more candidates have the same surname or surnames so similar as to be likely to cause confusion, their residence addresses shall be printed with their names on the ballot.

(b)

Order of Listing.

The order on the ballot of the names of the candidates shall be determined by lot in a drawing to be held under the supervision of the City Secretary.

(c)

Early Voting Ballots.

Procedures for early voting shall be consistent with current edition of Texas Election Laws.

(d)

Ballots for Ordinances, Bond Issues, and Charter Amendments.

An ordinance, bond issue or charter amendment, to be voted on by registered voters of the City shall be presented for voting by ballot title. The ballot title of a measure may differ from its legal title and shall be a clear, concise statement approved by majority of the whole Council, describing the substance of the measure without argument or prejudice. Below the ballot title shall appear the following question: "Shall the above described (Ordinance) (Bond issue) (Amendment) be adopted?" Immediately below or to the left of such question shall appear, in the following order, the words "Yes" and "No" each with a square in which the voter may cast his vote.

(Charter amendment, May 9, 2009)