Section 34904.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 34904.
in effectA person is not eligible to hold office as mayor unless he or she is at the time of assuming that office an elector of the city, and was a registered voter of the city at the time nomination papers are issued to the candidate as provided for in Section 10227 of the Elections Code.
References
referencesCal. Elections Code - ELEC § 10227.
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