Article IV Nominations and Elections

ARTICLE IV.

NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

4-1. Number of wards.

The city shall consist of nine (9) wards.

4-2--4-10. Reserved.

[See reapportionment resolutions R66-133 and R66-168.]
(P.L. 1966, ch. 191, § 7)
Editors Note: Sections 4-2 through 4-10 consisted of boundary descriptions, which have been rendered obsolete and repealed by enabling legislation and subsequent resolutions.

4-11. Alteration of ward lines.

The city council shall, by resolution, following the 1965 special census, realign the nine wards of the city of Warwick to create nine wards as nearly equal in population as possible.
(P.L. 1966, ch. 191, § 2)

4-12. City elections.

A regular city election shall be held on Tuesday following the first Monday in November of the even numbered years. A special election may be held at any time at the order of the city council, or as otherwise provided in this Charter.

4-13. Manner of holding elections.

Regular and special elections shall be held under the supervision of the board of canvassers in the manner provided by statute.

4-14. Qualifications.

Each candidate for elective office in the city shall be a qualified elector for the respective office, and a resident of the city.

4-15. Term of office.

The term of office of all city officers elected by the people at the general election shall date from the first Tuesday, following the first day of January, after the general election. The term of office of all city officers elected by the people at a special election shall date from the twelfth day following the date of the election.

4-16. Primary elections.

Party primaries for the nomination of candidates for the offices of mayor and members of the city council shall be held in each voting district in accordance with the laws of the state.