ARTICLE IX.

ELECTIONS

Sec. 9.1. Time — Place — Manner.

All general, primary, and special elections shall be non‑partisan, and the time, place, and manner of calling, holding, and conducting such elections shall be as provided by the laws of the State of Washington; provided, however, that the first election of officers, and the primary therefor, shall be held at the time prescribed in this charter for such election, and for the purposes and terms as set forth herein for such first election of officers.

Sec. 9.2. Informalities in Election.

No informality in conducting a municipal election shall invalidate the same if it shall have been conducted fairly and in substantial conformity with the requirements of this charter.