Section 23712 Of Article 1. Enacting A Charter From California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.

. If the electors, voting at a general or special election, shall vote in favor of the charter proposed or revised by a charter commission or the governing body of a county, it shall be deemed to be ratified, but shall not take effect until accepted and filed by the Secretary of State pursuant to the provisions of Section 23713.