California · Government Code

GOV §34853: Where the ordinance is submitted by the legislative body, the proposition shall be printed on the ballots substantially as follows: “Shall Ordinance No.

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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.

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