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Palo Alto Municipal Code Art. IX Amendments

Palo Alto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Palo Alto

Cite as: Palo Alto Municipal Code Article IX · Text as of 2026-10-05

Sec. 1. Compliance with Constitution.

This charter may be amended on compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of California.

(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 223, 6-26-69)

Sec. 2. Submission to electorate - Canvass.

The council must make all necessary provisions for submitting the proposed amendments to the electors, and shall canvass the votes in the same manner as in other elections.

Sec. 3. Wording of ballots.

The ballots used at such elections shall contain the words "For the Amendment" and "Against the Amendment" (stating the nature of the proposed amendment).

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