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The provisions of § 24.2-685 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to any county seeking to change its form of government pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 24.2-685 et seq.) of Title 15.2 if the effect of such change in form would be the abolition of an existing office created pursuant to 24.2-685 of the Constitution of Virginia. In such case, the circuit court may order a referendum under § 24.2-685 only if requested by a voter petition meeting the requirements of § 24.2-685 . In such case, a question in substantially the following form shall be listed first on the ballot and be followed by those provided in § 24.2-685 : "Shall the County of ______________ be authorized to change its form of government to one which would eliminate the elected office(s) of ______________?" An affirmative vote on the subsequent question or questions on the ballot shall be given effect only if a majority of those voting in the referendum have voted affirmatively on the first question to authorize such a change in the form of government. 1995, cc. 24.2-685 , 24.2-685 , 24.2-685 .
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