Iowa Code 373.7 – Form of ballot
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1. The question of metropolitan consolidation shall be submitted to the electors in substantially the following form:
Should the cities of ………………………….. and ………………………….. unite to form one joint metropolitan corporation government?
Terms Used In Iowa Code 373.7
- Charter: means the form of government selected by a city as provided in chapter 372. See Iowa Code 362.2
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- summary: shall mean a narrative description of the terms and conditions of an ordinance setting forth the main points of the ordinance in a manner calculated to inform the public in a clear and understandable manner the meaning of the ordinance and which shall provide the public with sufficient notice to conform to the desired conduct required by the ordinance. See Iowa Code 331.302
2. The ballot must contain a brief description and summary of the proposed charter or amendment.