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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3.5Art. 3§ 23531 County Consolidation Commission Procedures

§ 23531 County Consolidation Commission Procedures

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§ 23531 County Consolidation Commission Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •The group must meet within 10 days after the last member joins to pick a leader and a secretary who isn't part of the group.
  • •Most of the group (more than half) must be present to make decisions or do official work.
  • •The group must hold a public meeting to listen to people's thoughts, complaints, or support about joining counties together.
  • •They have to tell everyone about the meeting by putting an ad in the newspaper and sending letters to the people who started the request, at least two weeks before the meeting.

Example

A group of people in two small counties want to combine their counties into one bigger county.

The group has to meet quickly to pick a leader and plan a big public meeting. They have to make sure most of them show up to make any big decisions. Then, they have to tell everyone in both counties about the meeting by putting ads in the local newspapers and sending letters to the people who asked for this change.

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

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§ 23531 County Consolidation Commission Procedures

Within 10 days after notice of appointment and acceptance by the last appointed member, the members of the commission shall meet at the principal administrative office of the principal county and organize by electing from their number a chairman. They shall also appoint a secretary who shall not be a member of the commission. Thereafter the members of the commission may meet at such times and places as they select. A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting business and making the determinations required by this article. The commission shall conduct a public hearing to receive information regarding its determinations, and to hear submissions of any interested persons and any protests and objections to the proposed county consolidation. Notices of the hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 in a newspaper of general circulation in each affected county. In addition, the commission shall cause mailed notice of the hearing to be given to each of the chief petitioners, if any, at least two weeks prior to the date fixed for the hearing. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1391.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

acceptancecommissionterminationpetitionerhearingmergersecretarymajority

Related Statutes

  • § 23335 Commission Organization And Meetings
  • § 23538 County Consolidation Commission Report
  • § 23251 Commission Organization And Meetings
  • § 23252 County Boundary Change Hearings
  • § 23259 Commission Hearing Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23531.
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