The Election Commission shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to conduct the referendum and implement its purpose. By such rules and regulations, the Election Commission may elect to forego mechanical tabulation and establish a procedure for final, official manual tabulation of the referendum votes.

Upon the approval by not less than a majority of the voters (counting only the affirmative or negative votes) participating in such referendum, the Constitution shall become effective in accordance with its terms.

SOURCE: GC § 15200.15 added by P.L. 13-202:1; amended by P.L. 14-1:7.