TITLE 4. GOVERNMENT OF CITIES 34000-45345›DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION AND BOUNDARIES 34400-34906›PART 1. ORGANIZATION 34400-34906›CHAPTER 4. Alternative Forms of Government 34851-34906›ARTICLE 3. Elective Mayor 34900-34906
§ 34901
California Government Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
The questions shall be printed on the ballots used at the election in substantially the following form:
“Shall the electors elect a mayor and four city council members?”
“Shall the term of office of mayor be two years?”
“Shall the term of office of mayor be four years?”
The words “Yes” and “No” and “two years” and “four years” shall be so printed on the ballots that the voters may express their choice. The term of office of mayor shall be that preferred by a majority of those voting on the proposition.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 699, Sec. 10. (SB 894) Effective January 1, 2011.)
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