A. A recount application shall state in substance the basis of the belief that a mistake has been made and shall identify the particular precinct, office, proposition or question for which the recount is to be held, and shall state that the person making the application is a defeated candidate or that the ten (10) persons making the application are qualified voters. The defeated candidate or person making the application shall designate by full name and mailing address two (2) persons who shall represent the applicant during the recount. Any person may be named representative, including the candidate or any person signing the applications. Applications by ten (10) qualified voters shall also include the designation of one (1) of the number as contact person. The candidate or persons making the application shall sign the application and shall print their full name and mailing address.

B. A recount application shall be submitted in writing to the clerk before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the certification of the election. The date and time on which the clerk receives it rather than the date of mailing or transmission determines whether the application is timely filed.

C. The application shall include a deposit in cash, or by certified check. The amount of the deposit shall be one hundred dollars ($100) for each precinct. [Ord. 11-13 § 2.]