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HomeElections CodeDiv. 11Ch. 1Art. 1§ 11000 Recall Of Elective Officers

§ 11000 Recall Of Elective Officers

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§ 11000 Recall Of Elective Officers

This law sets the rules for recalling elected officials in California, including state officers, local governments, school districts, and judges, but it lets city and county charters have their own recall rules if they already exist.

Key Takeaways

  • •Covers recall of state officers, counties, cities, school districts, community college districts, special districts, and judges.
  • •Provides a statewide framework for how recalls work.
  • •Does not replace any recall rules that are already written in a city or county charter or related ordinances.

Example

The residents of a small town want to recall their mayor because they think he's not doing a good job.

The law says a recall can be done, but if the town's own charter already has specific recall steps, those town rules are the ones that must be followed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11000 Recall Of Elective Officers

This division governs the recall of elective officers of the State of California and of all counties, cities, school districts, county boards of education, community college districts, special districts, and judges of courts of appeal and trial courts. It does not supersede the provisions of a city charter or county charter, or of ordinances adopted pursuant to a city charter or county charter, relating to recall. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

recallelective officerscity chartercounty charter

Related Statutes

  • § 11005 Recall Proponent Voter Requirements
  • § 11006 Recall Petition Initiation
  • § 11001 Judicial Officer Classification
  • § 11002 Recall Elections Officials Defined
  • § 11003 Governing Board Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 11000.
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