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Cal. Elec. Code § 8224 — Adoption of Subdivision (d) of Section 16 of Article VI of the California Constitution

Cal. Elec. Code § 8224

Type
Statute
Source
California Elections Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

Within 20 days after the filing of the petition, the county elections official shall examine it and ascertain from the record of the registration of the voters of the county whether the petition is signed by the requisite number. If needed by the county elections official, the board of…

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Cal. Elec. Code § 8224 — Adoption of Subdivision (d) of Section 16 of Article VI of the California Constitution is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

Within 20 days after the filing of the petition, the county elections official shall examine it and ascertain from the record of the registration of the voters of the county whether the petition is signed by the requisite number. If needed by the county elections official, the board of supervisors shall authorize him or her to employ persons to assist him or her in the work of examining the petition, and the board shall provide for their compensation.