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 Enfield
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 30. ELECTIONS

  § 30-3. Preparation and printing of concise summaries of arguments in favor of and opposed to local proposals and questions.

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  • (a)

    Concise summaries of arguments in favor of, and arguments opposed to, local proposals or questions approved for submission to the electors of the town at a referendum for which explanatory texts are prepared pursuant to G.S. § 9-369b shall be prepared and printed for posting and distribution.

    (b)

    Such summaries shall be prepared by an ad hoc committee of six members, three of whom are in favor of the proposal or question, and three of whom are opposed to it. They shall be chosen by the town manager or his designee. The committee shall provide an opportunity for public comment on such summaries to the extent practicable.

    (c)

    Members of the committee so appointed shall serve without compensation.

    (d)

    Once summaries are drafted for a particular proposal, the ensuing procedure must be followed:

    (1)

    The summaries must be reviewed and approved by a vote of the town council.

    (2)

    The summaries shall be printed in accordance with the procedures set forth for the printing of explanatory texts under G.S. § 9-369b. The summaries shall be printed in sufficient supply for public distribution and shall also be printed on posters of a size to be determined by the town clerk. At least three such posters shall be posted at each polling place where electors will be voting on such proposals or questions. The town clerk may post additional posters at locations that are frequented by the public.

    (3)

    The summaries shall be printed and made available for distribution and posting at least 30 days prior to submission to the electors of the town.

    (4)

    The summaries shall be furnished to each absentee ballot applicant as required by G.S. § 9-140(d).

    (5)

    The summaries shall contain language clearly stating that the printing of the summary does not constitute an endorsement by nor does it represent the official position of the town.

    (e)

    Subject to the approval of the town attorney, materials may be prepared and printed concerning any such proposal or question in addition to the explanatory text if such materials do not advocate the approval or disapproval of the proposal or question.

(Code 1967, § 2-6.3)