§ 16-5. Conducting elections.

(a)

The city shall coordinate all elections with the Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration. Under the provisions of Georgia Municipal Election Code, particularly O.C.G.A. § 21-2-45, the city may by ordinance contract or otherwise decide by agreement with the Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration for that board to coordinate and conduct all elections in the city.

(b)

In situations where the city has contracted and authorized the county to conduct such election, the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections shall operate as the "superintendent" of the election and shall perform any and all functions of the city or any of its officials in connection with the conduct of such election or runoff thereof, except as hereinafter provided.

(c)

All other terms of the contract for conducting the election shall be governed by the contract entered into between the city and the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. Such terms to include, but not be limited to:

(1)

Payment of the election costs; and

(2)

The county's financial liability for any litigation arising by reason of the election, if any.

(d)

All decisions concerning the qualifications of the candidates shall be determined by the city clerk in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Election Code and the City Code.

(Ord. No. 06-11-09, § 1(ch. 3, art. 1, § 5), 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 09-06-42, §§ 1—5, 6-1-2009)