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For the purposes of this Charter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless different meanings are clearly expressed or required by the context: (1)
"City" shall mean the City of East Providence.
(2)
"Primary election" shall mean every City of East Providence primary election held to eliminate all candidates in excess of twice the number to be elected to the offices created by this Charter.
(3)
"General election", or "regular election" shall mean every City of East Providence general election, held for the election of candidates to offices under this Charter.
(4)
"Special election" shall mean every City of East Providence special election to fill a vacancy, or an elective meeting at which a question or questions is to be submitted to the voters of the city, under this Charter or other provisions of law.
(5)
"Canvassing authority" shall mean the canvassing authority created by this Charter.
(6)
"Election officials" shall mean and include officials for all municipal elections in the City of East Providence, whether primary, general or special.