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§ 23701. — 23701. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 238.)

California § 23701.
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Code GOVGovernment Code - GOV
Div.1.
Title 3.DIVISION 1. COUNTIES GENERALLY
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. County Charters
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Enacting a Charter

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Proceedings to enact or revise a charter may be initiated by ordinance, adopted by a majority vote of the members of the governing body of each county. The ordinance shall declare that the public interest requires the election of a charter commission composed of 15 qualified electors of the county, to be elected by the qualified electors of the county, at a general or special election. Proceedings to enact or revise a charter may also be initiated by a petition of qualified electors of the county as provided in this chapter.

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Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 238.
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