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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 1§ 34853 City Manager Ballot Measure

§ 34853 City Manager Ballot Measure

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§ 34853 City Manager Ballot Measure

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about how a question should look on a ballot.
  • •The question is about whether a city should have a city manager.
  • •The ballot must have 'yes' and 'no' options for voters to choose.
  • •The law tells exactly how the question should be written.

Example

Your city wants to change how it's run by hiring a city manager.

When you go to vote, the ballot will ask: 'Should we have a city manager?' with 'yes' and 'no' options. This law makes sure the question is written the same way every time.

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

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§ 34853 City Manager Ballot Measure

Where the ordinance is submitted by the legislative body, the proposition shall be printed on the ballots substantially as follows: “Shall Ordinance No. ____ providing for a city manager form of government be adopted?” followed by the words “yes” and “no,” so printed that the voters may express their choice. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 838.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

ordinancequestionproposition

Related Statutes

  • § 34877 District Election Ballot Question
  • § 29701 Claim Submission Deadlines
  • § 34852 City Manager Authority Compensation
  • § 34856 City Manager Appointment Powers
  • § 34859 City Manager Ordinances Validation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 34853.
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