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HomeElections CodeDiv. 9Ch. 3Art. 3§ 9257 Charter Amendment Petition Requirements

§ 9257 Charter Amendment Petition Requirements

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§ 9257 Charter Amendment Petition Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If people in a city want to change the city's rules (charter), they need to write a petition.
  • •The petition must show the full new rule they want to add or change.
  • •The words in the petition must be at least size 10 font—no tiny letters!

Example

A group of people in a town want to change a rule about how often the mayor is elected.

They write a petition with the new rule clearly written out, using big enough letters so everyone can read it easily. If they don’t, the petition might not count.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9257 Charter Amendment Petition Requirements

The petition signed by registered voters of the city or city and county proposing an amendment to a charter shall set forth in full the text of the proposed amendment, in no less than 10-point type. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 9255 Charter Commission Voter Submission
  • § 9258 Petition Section Requirements
  • § 9266.5 Charter Amendment Withdrawal Deadline
  • § 9222 City Ordinance Voter Approval
  • § 9259 Petition Signer Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 9257.
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