For each statewide election, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling the election. The proclamation shall be issued by the Governor under his or her hand and the Great Seal of the state no later than the 148th day prior to the election and shall state the time of the election and the offices, if any, to be filled. Copies of the proclamation shall be transmitted by the Governor to the boards of supervisors of the counties.
Chapter 1Proclamations And Election Orders
Section § 12000
The Governor must officially announce each statewide election by issuing a proclamation. This must be done at least 148 days before the election. The announcement will include the election date and any offices that will be voted on. Copies of this announcement are then sent to the county boards of supervisors.
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Section § 12001
This law section says that for a special local election to happen, the local government must officially announce it through a proclamation or resolution.
For a special local election, the governing body of the local agency shall issue a proclamation or a resolution calling the election.
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