(a) Signatures.-- Within 10 days after the period of time for signing the petition has elapsed, the city clerk shall: (1) Examine the petition. (2) Ascertain whether or not the petition is signed by electors of the city, equal in number to at least 20% of the entire votes cast by registered electors for all candidates for mayor at the last preceding municipal election at which a mayor was elected. (b) Employees.-- If necessary, council may allow the city clerk additional help for the purpose of complying with this section. (c) Results.-- The city clerk shall attach to the petition the clerk's certificate showing the result of the examination. (d) Failure.-- If less than the required 20% under subsection (a)(2) is certified, the petition shall fail and shall be filed in the office of the city clerk.
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