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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 8§ 57204 Boundary Change Filing Requirements

§ 57204 Boundary Change Filing Requirements

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§ 57204 Boundary Change Filing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •When a city or area changes its borders, the leader in charge must tell the Board of Equalization, the county assessor, and the county auditor about it.
  • •The Board of Equalization then shares this border change info with the Department of Finance, the Controller, and the Secretary of State if needed.

Example

A small town votes to add a new neighborhood to its borders.

The town leader must send a paper about this change to the Board of Equalization, the county assessor, and the county auditor. Then, the Board of Equalization will tell other important state offices about this change.

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

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§ 57204 Boundary Change Filing Requirements

(a) The executive officer shall file the statement of boundary change or creation with the Board of Equalization, the county assessor, and the county auditor as may be provided for by Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 54900) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5. (b) The Board of Equalization shall distribute relevant information from the statements of boundary changes or creations to the Department of Finance, the Controller, and to the Secretary of State, as appropriate. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 491, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

equalizationportsecretarythe boardinformationstatementcreation

Related Statutes

  • § 24355.2 County Fee Reporting Systems
  • § 27423 Timber Tax Assessment Reporting
  • § 5652 Public Contract Rating Restrictions
  • § 57201 Local Agency Certification Requirements
  • § 88001 Ballot Pamphlet Contents

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 57204.
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