(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.
Cross References. Section 11033 is referred to in sections 11034, 11035, 11051 of this title.