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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 1§ 6051 District Board Election Terms

§ 6051 District Board Election Terms

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§ 6051 District Board Election Terms

This law explains how the first board members are chosen and how long they stay in office. The top two vote-getters serve for four years, and the next three serve for two years.

Key Takeaways

  • •The first board is chosen when the district is formed.
  • •The top two vote-getters serve for four years.
  • •The next three vote-getters serve for two years.
  • •All board members stay until new ones are elected and ready.

Example

A new school district is formed, and five people run to be on the board.

The two people who get the most votes will be on the board for four years. The next three will be on the board for two years.

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

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§ 6051 District Board Election Terms

The first board shall be elected at the election for the formation of the district, and the two candidates for commissioner receiving the highest number of votes shall hold office until the expiration of four years from 12 o'clock noon of the first Monday after the first day of January of the odd-numbered year next succeeding the formation of the district, and until their successors are elected and qualified, and the candidates for commissioner receiving the third, fourth and fifth highest number of votes shall hold office until the expiration of two years from 12 o'clock noon of the first Monday after the first day of January of the odd-numbered year next succeeding the formation of the district, and until their successors are elected and qualified. (Amended by Stats. 1941, Ch. 997.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

first boardelection for the formation of the districtfour yearstwo yearsfirst Monday after the first day of January of the odd-numbered year

Related Statutes

  • § 6837 Board Member Terms
  • § 4041 Harbor Commission Appointment Rules
  • § 1151 Board Member Residency Requirements
  • § 4040 County Harbor Bond Petitions
  • § 4042 Commissioner Oath And Bond

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6051.
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