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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3Art. 3§ 23333 County Formation Fiscal Analysis

§ 23333 County Formation Fiscal Analysis

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§ 23333 County Formation Fiscal Analysis

Key Takeaways

  • •Before creating a new county, the commission must check if it can afford to run itself.
  • •They look at how much it will cost to provide services like schools, roads, and police in the new county and the old ones.
  • •They also check how much money the new county and the old ones will make.

Example

Imagine a small town wants to become its own county.

The commission will check if the new county can pay for its own schools, roads, and police. They will also see if the new county and the old one will have enough money to run properly.

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

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§ 23333 County Formation Fiscal Analysis

In determining the fiscal impact of the creation of the proposed county on the affected county or counties and the economic viability of the proposed county, the commission shall consider: (a) The cost of providing services in the proposed county and in each affected county. (b) Projected revenues available to the proposed county and each affected county. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 370.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

commissioncreationviability

Related Statutes

  • § 23331 County Formation Review Commission
  • § 23337 County Formation Hearing Process
  • § 23337.5 Property Boundary Adjustment Requests
  • § 23342 County Formation Commission Terms
  • § 23332 County Formation Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23333.
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