§ 27.0512 — Priority for Selection if More than One Argument Submitted

§27.0512 Priority for Selection if More than One Argument Submitted

(a) If more than one argument for, or more than one argument against, any measure is submitted to the Clerk within the time prescribed, the Clerk shall select one of the arguments in favor, and one of the arguments against, the measure for printing and distribution to the voters. In selecting the argument the Clerk shall give preference and priority, in the order named, to the arguments of the following: (1) The Council, or member or members of the Council, including the Mayor, authorized by that body. (2) The individual voter, or bona fide association of citizens, or combination or voters and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the measure. (3) Bona fide associations of citizens. (4) Individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure. (b) To enable the Clerk to determine whether an entity qualifies as a bona fide association of citizens under sections 27.0508 and 27.0512, an organization or association submitting an argument for or against a measure shall submit with the argument a copy of one of the following: (1) Its articles of incorporation, articles of association, partnership documents, bylaws, or similar documents; (2) Letterhead containing the name of the organization and its principal officers; or (3) If the organization or association is a primarily formed committee established to support or oppose the measure, its statement of organization filed pursuant to California Government Code section 84101, or any subsequent amendment to that section. (c) In selecting an argument from among bona fide associations of citizens, the Clerk shall not consider the type of documentation submitted in compliance with section 27.0512(b), and shall not consider the form of the association.

(“Priority for Selection if More than One Argument Submitted” added 7-26-1999 by O-18664 N.S.) (Amended 4-15-2019 by O-21063 N.S.; effective 5-15-2019.)