Initiative is the right to propose an ordinance on a subject area which is listed in the Charter.
Referendum is the right of citizens to repeal an ordinance approved by the County Board after November 6,1992. A petition is submitted by three people who are primarily responsible for the petition and are identified as Chief Petitioners. How to use Initiative Initiative proposals must be consistent with the Charter and require a pre-petition procedure. Collect 500 registered signatures on a pre-petition form from registered voters in Ramsey County to accompany the ordinance text. Wait 30 days for the Ramsey County Attorney's Office legal opinion on whether or not the proposed ordinance is consistent with the Charter.