1965/66/67 session laws – Ch.191 Sec.1

At the regular Edenton town election to be held in May, 1967, the Town Council of the Town of Edenton shall cause to be submitted to the qualified voters of the town the question of amending the Charter of the town, Chapter 1013 of the Session Laws of 1961, to abolish the Board of Public Works, as provided in Section 2 of this Act. At such election, ballots shall be provided containing the words For Abolishing Board of Public Works and Against Abolishing Board of Public Works, with appropriate squares so that each voter may designate by his cross (X) mark his preference. The Chowan County Board of Elections shall cause a notice of such referendum to be published once in each of the two calendar weeks preceding the day of election in a newspaper having general circulation in the town. Except as otherwise provided herein, such referendum shall be conducted in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations governing regular town elections. If a majority of the votes cast in such referendum shall be cast For Abolishing Board of Public Works, then Sections 2 and 3 of this Act shall be effective immediately. If a majority of the votes cast in such referendum shall be cast Against Abolishing Board of Public Works, then Sections 2 and 8 of this Act shall be of no force and effect. 231