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CITY OF SANTA ANA CALENDAR OF DEADLINES FOR BALLOT MEASURE TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 DATE DESCRIPTION Jun 7 City Council adopted the following: • Calling for Election regarding proposed Charter Amendment (§9280, 9282); • Authorizing filing of direct Arguments; and • Authorizing City Attorney to prepare Impartial Analysis and fiscal impact (if applicable), 500 word max. (§ 9280) Jun 8 Clerk sets deadline for Arguments and publish Notice of Election - Measures (§9286 & Gov. Code §6061) Jun 14 File Arguments in favor and against proposed Charter Amendment, (recommended 7-14 days after approved by City Council; 300 words maximum) (§9286 & 9282) Jun 14 to Jun 24 Public Review period for Arguments (not more than 10 days) During this period, any voter of the jurisdiction or the county elections official may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted. (§9380) Jun 27 File Rebuttal Arguments - deadline is no more than 10 days after Arguments are due (250 word max) (§9220) Jun 27 to Jul 7 Public Review period for Rebuttal Arguments (not more than 10 days) (§9295) The elections official shall make a copy of the ordinance available for public examination in the elections official’s office for a period of 10 calendar days immediately following the filing deadline for submission of those materials. During this time, any voter of the jurisdiction may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted. Only Rebuttal Arguments are subject to legal action during the public review period. Aug 12 Last day to withdraw Measures from the ballot. Nov 8 ELECTION DAY Dec 8 Certificate of Election Results: Approximately on this date, the elections official shall make and deliver to each person elected or nominated under its jurisdiction, a certificate of election or nomination, signed by the elections