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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Within seven days after the filing of the notice of intention, the officer sought to be recalled may file with the elections official, or in the case of a state officer, the Secretary of State, an answer, in not more than 200 words, to the statement of the proponents.
(b) If an answer is filed, the officer shall, within seven days after the filing of the notice of intention, also serve a copy of it, by personal delivery or by certified mail, on one of the proponents named in the notice of intention.
(c) The answer shall be signed and shall be accompanied by the printed name and business or residence address of the officer sought to be recalled.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Elections Code - ELEC § 11023 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/elections-code/elec-sect-11023/
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