California § 23701 - Proceedings to enact or revise a charter may be initiated by ordinance, adopted b
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§ 23701. Proceedings to enact or revise a charter may be initiated by ordinance, adopted b
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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 23701
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 23701 cover?
Section 23701 ("Proceedings to enact or revise a charter may be initiated by ordinance, adopted b") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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