Art. II, § 20
Start of terms of elective offices
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Voting & Elections
Art. II · Voting, Initiative and Referendum, and Recall
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Terms of elective offices provided for by this Constitution, other than Members of the Legislature, commence on the Monday after January 1 following election. The election shall be held in the last even-numbered year before the term expires.
History: Sec. 20 added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.
Simplified explanation
Terms of elective offices provided for by this Constitution, other than Members of the Legislature, commence on the Monday after January 1 following election. The election is held in the last even-numbered year before the term expires.