How can municipal laws be amended or repealed?

In New Hampshire, municipal laws can be amended or repealed by the people who live in the municipality. Amendments to a municipal law require approval by voters, usually through a referendum. A referendum is a vote by the people on a particular issue. First, a petition must be signed by the voters who wish to have the amendment put on the ballot. The petition must contain language that clearly describes the proposed amendment. Once the petition is submitted, the municipal governing body will review it and either approve it or deny it. If it is approved, the amendment will be listed on the ballot for the next election and the people can vote on the amendment. If the people vote in favor of the amendment, the amendment is passed and the law is amended. Repealing a municipal law is similar. A petition must be submitted to the governing body, containing language that clearly states the proposed repeal. The governing body then reviews the petition and either approves it or denies it. If approved, the repeal will be listed on the ballot for the next election and the people can vote on the repeal. If the people vote in favor of the repeal, the law is repealed.

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