As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AGENDA INITIATIVE
The presentation to County Council a petition with at least
500 signatures of registered voters in Allegheny County proposing
an Ordinance for Council's consideration and vote within the next
60 days. The proposed Ordinance must be germane to County Government
and limited to one subject clearly expressed in its title. Pursuant
to Article XII, § 1.12-1201, of the Charter, an agenda referendum
petition is defined to be the same as an agenda initiative petition.
VOTER REFERENDUM
The filing with the applicable election officials on or before
the 13th Tuesday prior to the next primary or general election a petition
containing a proposed ordinance for referendum signed by registered
voters comprising at least 5% of the number of registered voters in
the County voting for the Office of Governor in the most recent gubernatorial
general election. The applicable election official shall place the
proposal on the ballot for decision by referendum at said election.