Ballot papers for the historic referendum on a mayor for Brighton and Hove are being sent out to thousands of homes today.
The Electoral Reform Society is doing the job for the city Council.
Voters are being asked if they would like the city to be run by a directly-elected mayor.
If they say Yes, elections will take place in the first week of May next year. If the result is No, the council will be run by a committee system.
The ballot papers can be returned by Freepost or delivered by hand on October 16, 17 and 18 to either Brighton or Hove town halls.
On Thursday, October 18, the town halls will be open until 9pm to accept the replies.
The result will be announced after the count on Friday, October 19.
An information leaflet produced by the council is included with the voting slip.
The council has set up a hotline on 01273 291999 to answer queries.
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