5.2.12.030 Special Provisions where Elected Official Causes Special Election and Runs as Candidate in Subsequent Special Election.

(a) In the event that an elected official voluntarily creates a vacancy in their position for any reason, and then submits their name and intent to run in the Special Election to be held to fill the vacancy caused by that elected official, that candidate shall pay an election fee equal to one-half (1/2) of the cost of the Special Election. Such election fee must be paid in full before the former elected official is placed on the list of candidates for the Special Election.