In the Matter of the Title, Ballot Title, and Submission Clause for 2013-2014 103. Mizraim S. Cordero, Scott…

Summary

The dissent would hold that the initiative and referendum statutes do not prohibit replacing a designated representative, because they are silent on substitution and should be construed to facilitate the constitutional right of initiative. It concludes that postponement is not an adequate remedy when a representative cannot attend the final Title Board meeting of an election cycle and that substitution would promote, rather than impair, administrative efficiency. The dissent would affirm the Title Board's actions, while disagreeing with the majority's contrary statutory interpretation.