California · Elections Code

ELEC §11240: Within 14 days after the meeting at which the governing body received the certificate of sufficiency as specified in Section 11227, the governing body shall issue an order stating that an election sha

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A governing body must issue an order within 14 days after receiving a certificate of sufficiency at a meeting, stating that an election shall occur.

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Within 14 days after the meeting at which the governing body received the certificate of sufficiency as specified in Section 11227, the governing body shall issue an order stating that an election shall be held pursuant to this article to determine whether or not the officer named in the petition shall be recalled.

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