For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MEASURE. A legislative enactment by the City Council not necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety; a part of such an enactment; or a proposed legislative enactment for the city.
PETITION. An initiative or referendum petition for ordering a measure to be submitted to the voters.
REFER. To be subjected to the referendum.
REGULAR ELECTION. The city elections held at the same times and places as biennial general state elections.
SPECIAL ELECTION. Any election not held on the date of a “regular election.”
VOTER. A legal voter of the city.
WRITE. To write, type or print.
(Prior Code, § 34.01) (Ord. 267, passed 8-14-1979)