5. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER – A Community Volunteer shall constitute a valid principal vocation or occupation subject to the following conditions: • A candidate’s community volunteer activities constitute their principal profession, vocation or occupation. • A candidate is not engaged concurrently in another principal profession, vocation or occupation. • A candidate may not use the designation of “community volunteer” in combination with any other principal profession, vocation or occupation designation. 6. NO BALLOT DESIGNATION DESIRED – A ballot designation is optional. If the Candidate did not request a ballot designation the Election Official must indicate NONE on the Certified List of Qualified Candidates. 7. UNACCEPTABLE BALLOT DESIGNATION - If the Election Official determines that the ballot designation is not authorized by law, the Election Official shall notify the candidate that an alternative designation will be used from the Ballot Designation Worksheet. Pursuant to Election Code § 13107 (e), the Election Official shall not accept a ballot designation if: 1. It would mislead the voter. 2. It would suggest an evaluation of a candidate, such as outstanding, leading, expert, virtuous, or eminent. 3. It abbreviates the word “retired” or places it following any word(s) which it modifies. 4. It uses a word or prefix, such as “former” or “ex”, which means a prior status. The only exception is the use of the word “retired.” 5. It uses the name of any political party, whether or not it has qualified for the ballot. 6. It uses a word or words referring to a racial, religious, or ethnic group. 7. It refers to any activity prohibited by law. Refer to your Ballot Designation worksheet and relevant provisions of Elections Code 13107 in your nomination packet. For examples of acceptable and unacceptable Ballot Designations, please refer to the sheet immediately following this page.
City of Irvine Candidate Handbook
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