§ 27.0505 — Preparation of Impartial Analysis

§27.0505 Preparation of Impartial Analysis

(a) The City Council may direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of any proposed measure. If so directed, the City Attorney shall place the impartial analysis on file in the Office of the City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date established in accordance with the City Clerk’s administrative calendar for the election on the proposed measure. (b) The analysis shall not exceed 500 words in length. (c) The City Attorney shall prepare the analysis to show the effect of the measure on existing law and what the measure would do. (d) If the measure affects the organization or salaries of the Office of the City Attorney, the City Council may direct an appropriate official to prepare the analysis. (e) The analysis shall be printed in the voter pamphlet preceding any arguments for and against the proposed measure. (f) The impartial analysis constitutes ballot materials within the meaning of Section 27.0103.

(“Preparation of Impartial Analysis” added 7-26-1999 by O-18664 N.S.) (Amended 6-15-2017 by O-20833 N.S.; effective 7-15-2017.)