§ 19611 Library District Formation

Education Code·California

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•If most people vote 'yes' for a library district, the local government must create it.
•The government picks 5 people to run the library, and they must live in the area.
•These 5 people are called the 'board of library trustees'.

Example

A small town votes on whether to create a new library district.

If more than half the voters say 'yes', the town leaders must set up the library district. They then choose 5 people who live in the town to be in charge of the library.

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§ 19611 Library District Formation

If a majority of the votes at the election is in favor of a library district, the board of supervisors shall by resolution, establish the library district, and shall appoint five trustees, who shall be qualified electors and residents within the limits of the district, to be known as a board of library trustees of the town or village for which they are appointed. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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library district board of supervisors board of library trustees qualified electors

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19611.

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