Statute · California Government Code
Cal. Gov't Code § 23701 — Enacting a Charter
Cal. Gov't Code § 23701
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Government Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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…
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Cal. Gov't Code § 23701 — Enacting a Charter is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.