54-40.4-04. Submission of charter to electors

54-40.4-04. Submission of charter to electors At least sixty days, but not more than two years, after submission of the proposed charter to the affected governing bodies, the proposed charter must be submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of each affected county and city at a primary or general election held concurrently. The question on the ballot at the election must be framed in a manner that fairly and accurately describes the substance of the proposed charter. If the proposed charter has been submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of a county or city, the governing body may call a special election to resubmit the proposed charter to a vote of the qualified electors, and the special election must take place at least sixty days after the call for the special election.