Gov. Code, § 23705 · Article 1. Enacting a Charter
Gov. Code, § 23705
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Upon the adoption of such ordinance, or the presentation of such petition, the governing body shall order the holding of a special election for the purpose of electing a charter commission, which special election shall be held on the next established election date not less than 88 days after the adoption of the ordinance or the presentation of the petition to the governing body.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1161, Sec. 26. Effective September 21, 1990.
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- Official file
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