§ 12001 Special Local Election Proclamation

Elections Code·California

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This law says that when a special local election is needed, the local agency’s governing body must officially announce it with a proclamation or a resolution.

Key Takeaways

•The rule only applies to special local elections.
•The governing body of the local agency must make the announcement.
•The announcement must be a proclamation or a resolution.

Example

A small town wants to hold a vote on building a new community center, which requires a special local election.

The town council (the governing body) must issue a proclamation or resolution that officially calls the election, so everyone knows when and how to vote.

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§ 12001 Special Local Election Proclamation

For a special local election, the governing body of the local agency shall issue a proclamation or a resolution calling the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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special local election proclamation resolution governing body local agency

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 12001.

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