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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 5Art. 1§ 23710 County Charter Voter Approval

§ 23710 County Charter Voter Approval

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§ 23710 County Charter Voter Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •The county leaders must ask voters to approve a new or changed county rulebook (charter).
  • •They have to do this at a special vote on the next normal election day.
  • •The vote must happen at least 88 days after they finish telling everyone about the rulebook changes.

Example

Your county wants to change how local schools are funded.

The county leaders write up the new rules and tell everyone about them. Then, they have to wait at least 88 days before putting it to a vote on the next election day.

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

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§ 23710 County Charter Voter Approval

The proposed charter or revised charter shall be submitted by the governing body to the eligible registered voters of the county at a special election held on the next established election date not less than 88 days after the completion of the publication, or posting provided for in Section 23709. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 301, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

electionthe countycompletionpublication

Related Statutes

  • § 23711 County Charter Adoption Process
  • § 20469.1 County Court Retirement Approval
  • § 20474 Contracting Agency Election Process
  • § 23701 County Charter Commission Elections
  • § 23705 Charter Commission Election Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23710.
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