Gov. Code, § 34900 · Article 3. Elective Mayor
Gov. Code, § 34900
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
At any general municipal election, or at a special election held for that purpose, the city council may submit to the electors the question of whether electors shall thereafter elect a mayor and four city council members, and whether the mayor shall serve a two-year or four-year term. In cities presently having elected mayors, the city council may also submit to the electors the question of whether the mayor shall thereafter serve a two-year or a four-year term.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 699, Sec. 9. (SB 894) Effective January 1, 2011.
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