231:129 Optional Referendum; Two-Thirds Vote of Legislative Body. – I. Referendum. If the legislative body of a municipality affected by this subdivision desires to place the question of approving a plan formulated pursuant to this subdivision on a referendum, they may do so at any regular municipal election or at a special election called for the purpose. Should a referendum be held, the following question shall be submitted 'Shall the legislative body of the city of ( ) be instructed to approve the plan submitted to it concerning the construction of parking facilities?' The legislative body shall be bound by the outcome of the referendum. II. Two-Thirds Vote. If the legislative body should decide not to place the question of approving a plan formulated pursuant to this subdivision on a referendum, a 2/3 vote of the entire membership of the legislative body shall be necessary in order to approve such plan. Source. RSA 252-A:16. 1969, 493:1. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
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