§ 19481 Library District Naming

Education Code·California

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•Every library district must have a name that includes the name of the district and the county it's in.
•The district can use this name to go to court or own property.
•The name cannot include a number.

Example

A new library district is created in Orange County.

The district must be named something like 'Sunshine Library District of Orange County'. They can't call it 'Library District 1'. This name is used for legal stuff, like buying land for a new library.

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§ 19481 Library District Naming

Every library district shall be designated by the name and style of ____ Library District (using the name of the district) of ____ County (using the name of the county or counties in which the district is situated). In that name the trustees may sue and be sued, and may hold and convey property for the use and benefit of the district. A number shall not be used as a part of the designation of any library district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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library district trustees designation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19481.

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