Section 3-1901. COMMENCEMENT OF THE ADVISORY REFERENDUM PROCESS

 

1901.1In order to commence the advisory referendum process, the Council of the District of Columbia shall pass a Resolution stating the proposition to be presented to voters.

 

1901.2The Chairman of the Council shall transmit the Resolution to the Board of Elections.

 

1901.3The Resolution may or may not specify the following:

 

(a)The date on which the special election shall be conducted;

 

(b)The short title of the advisory referendum; and

 

(c)The summary statement of the proposition that shall appear on the ballot presented to voters.

 

1901.4If the Resolution does not specify an election date, the Board shall schedule the vote pursuant to § 1907 of this chapter.

 

1901.5If the Resolution does not specify wording for the short title or summary statement, the Board shall formulate such pursuant to § 1904 of this chapter.

 

authority

Section 5 of the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955, approved August 12, 1955, as amended (69 Stat. 699; D.C. Official Code § 1-1001.05(a)(14)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 7083 (October 8, 1993).