Attorney General Opinion No.

Don Jarrett, Chief Counsel Johnson County Legal Department 111 S. Cherry, Suite 3200 Olathe, Kansas 66061-3441

Dear Mr. Jarrett:

As chief counsel for Johnson county, you request our opinion regarding the extent of the authority conferred upon the county or district attorney to determine the sufficiency of a question sought to be brought to an election. Specifically, you ask whether the county or district attorney may determine whether a question may legally be placed on the ballot. You also ask whether the proposed question: seeks an advisory election; is misleading or is otherwise improper; or…