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November 2008 Runoff Election 2 July 7, 2008 office. Pursuant to City Charter Section 225(b), the Council must call a runoff election to determine the successful candidate for City Council District 2. Section 225(b) of the Charter also requires the Council to adopt an ordinance establishing a run- off system for the conduct of the run-off election. Ordinance No. 2006-008, an Ordinance Establishing Procedures for the Conduct of Run-Off Elections, was adopted on March 6, 2006. This ordinance provides for the following: a runoff election among the two persons having the highest number of votes for that office; consolidation with the Statewide General Election on November 4, 2008; and the filing by candidates of a new candidate statement, not to exceed 200 words. Current City Council Policy Section 225(b) of the Charter of the City of San Leandro requires a successful candidate for elective office to receive at least 50% plus one of the votes cast for that office. In the event that no candidate receives 50% plus one of the votes cast for that office, the Charter requires the City Council to provide for arun-off vote to determine the person elected. Previous City Council Action(s) On March 6, 2006, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2006-008, an Ordinance Establishing Procedures for the Conduct of Run-Off Elections. The ordinance provides for the run-off election among the two persons having the highest number of votes for that office; consolidation with the Statewide General Election on November 4, 2008; and the filing by candidates of a new candidate statement, not to exceed 200 words. City Council Committee Review and Action N/A Applicable General Plan Policy N/A Permits and/or Variances Granted N/A Environmental Review N/A Code Compliance Review N/A Board/Commission Findings N/A Summary of Public Outreach Efforts The results of the June 3, 2008 General Municipal Election, along with information regarding the runoff election, will be posted on the City's website.