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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 4§ 51950 County Reorganization Election Costs

§ 51950 County Reorganization Election Costs

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§ 51950 County Reorganization Election Costs

Key Takeaways

  • •If a county finishes reorganizing, the county pays for all the costs of the process.
  • •If the reorganization doesn't happen, the county still pays for any elections about it.

Example

A county wants to merge two small towns into one bigger town.

If the towns merge, the county pays for all the costs like meetings and paperwork. If the towns vote no and don't merge, the county still pays for the election.

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

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§ 51950 County Reorganization Election Costs

If reorganization is completed, all proper expenses of reorganization proceedings not otherwise provided for shall be paid by the county. If reorganization is not completed, the county shall pay the expenses of calling and holding any election within it at which the question of consolidation was submitted. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

reorganizationelectionconsolidationquestion

Related Statutes

  • § 20551 Local Miscellaneous Member Benefits
  • § 23722 County Charter Amendment Process
  • § 37426 Local Property Sale Approval
  • § 37601 Municipal Hospital Establishment Petition
  • § 37651 Municipal Hospital Establishment Petition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 51950.
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