CA Gov't Code Section 36509

The question shall be printed on the ballots used at the election substantially in one of the following forms:

(a)

“Shall the offices of city clerk and city treasurer be appointive?”; or

(b)

“Shall the office of city clerk be appointive?”; or

(c)

“Shall the office of city treasurer be appointive?” The words “yes” and “no” shall be so printed on the ballots that the voters may express their choice.