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HomeElections CodeDiv. 21Ch. 6.4§ 21540 Riverside County Redistricting Definitions

§ 21540 Riverside County Redistricting Definitions

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§ 21540 Riverside County Redistricting Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines special words used in this part of the rules.
  • •The 'Board' means the group of leaders in Riverside County.
  • •The 'Commission' is a special group of people in Riverside County who help decide how to split up areas for voting.
  • •Your 'immediate family' includes your spouse, kids, parents, siblings, and in-laws.

Example

If your brother works on the Commission, he can't help make decisions about where you vote because he's your immediate family.

The law says immediate family includes siblings, so if your brother is on the Commission, there might be rules about him working on things that affect you.

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

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§ 21540 Riverside County Redistricting Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Board” means the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside. (b) “Commission” means the Citizens Redistricting Commission in the County of Riverside established pursuant to Section 21542. (c) “Immediate family member” means a spouse, child, in-law, parent, or sibling. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 403, Sec. 1. (AB 1307) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

BoardCommissionImmediate family member

Related Statutes

  • § 21530 Redistricting Commission Definitions
  • § 21560 Fresno Redistricting Definitions
  • § 21570 Kern County Redistricting Definitions
  • § 21580 Orange County Redistricting Definitions
  • § 21520 Redistricting Commission Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 21540.
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