initiative-referendum-recall-guide

Draft municipal initiative, referendum, or recall process documents with source references.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/BrianPillmore/MayorGPT --skill initiative-referendum-recall-guide
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Skill: initiative-referendum-recall-guide
Source: https://github.com/BrianPillmore/MayorGPT/tree/main/skills/governance/initiative-referendum-recall-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BrianPillmore/MayorGPT --skill initiative-referendum-recall-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a neutral, source-backed process guide for municipal questions on initiatives, referenda, or recalls, enabling clear, legally-grounded guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source-backed drafting: Generates a decision-ready guide using local charter provisions and state-law references.
  • Structured workflow: Guides users through question clarification, source gathering, and defensible output construction.
  • Risk flags & transparency: Explicitly flags missing legal review, fiscal impact, attachments, and authority/process mismatches.
  • Outputs for governance needs: Produces a ready-to-use draft, a risk/missing-info list, and a next-step checklist.

Quick Start

Draft a neutral process guide for an initiative, referendum, or recall using local charter and state-law references.

Frequently Asked Questions about initiative-referendum-recall-guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I draft a municipal process document for an initiative or recall?▼

To draft a municipal process document for an initiative or recall, you need to gather local charter provisions and state law references to produce a neutral, source-backed guide. The workflow clarifies questions, gathers sources, and outputs a decision-ready draft with risk flags and a next-step checklist.

What is a neutral initiative and referendum guide for municipalities?▼

A neutral initiative and referendum guide is a source-backed process document that helps municipal bodies reference local charter provisions and state law. It defines step order and deadlines, ensuring clear, legally-grounded guidance for council, clerk, and legal review.

How do I define step order and deadlines for a recall process?▼

Defining step order and deadlines for a recall process requires referencing local charter provisions and state law to structure the workflow. The guide generates a defensible output that explicitly handles missing material and flags authority or process mismatches.

Does this process guide flag missing legal review and fiscal impact information?▼

Yes, the process guide explicitly flags missing legal review, fiscal impact, attachments, and authority or process mismatches. It produces a risk and missing-info list alongside a ready-to-use draft and a next-step checklist for municipal governance needs.

Can I use this to produce a decision-ready draft for council and clerk review?▼

Yes, you can produce a decision-ready draft for council, clerk, and legal review using local charter and state-law references. The output includes a ready-to-use draft, a risk and missing-info list, and a next-step checklist to ensure defensible guidance.

What happens if local charter provisions or state law materials are missing?▼

When local charter provisions or state law materials are missing, the guide explicitly handles the missing material by flagging it in a risk and missing-info list. This ensures transparency and provides a next-step checklist to gather the required sources.