SECTIONS 12000-12001 - California Statutes

ELECTIONS CODE

SECTION 12000-12001

12000. 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.

12001. For a special local election, the governing body of the
local agency shall issue a proclamation or a resolution calling the
election.