§ 27-3. Contents of proposition.  


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  • A. 
    The proposition contained within the petition or within the Town Board's own motion must set forth clearly to the voters of the Town of Brookhaven a summary of the change proposed. At minimum, the proposition must explain:
    (1) 
    That an at-large system exists in the Town which enables every registered voter to elect all members of the Town Board;
    (2) 
    That Ward Districts are proposed;
    (3) 
    The number of Ward Districts proposed;
    (4) 
    That, if approved, voters would vote for one Councilperson/Warden only in their respective ward, rather than each of at-large Councilpersons/Wardens running for election;
    (5) 
    That, if approved, the County Board of Elections would establish the Ward Districts.