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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2.7Ch. 3Art. 2§ 13823 District Formation Election Notice

§ 13823 District Formation Election Notice

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§ 13823 District Formation Election Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •If a local group approves creating a new district, the county leaders must set up a vote for the people in that area.
  • •The vote must happen on the next regular election day, between 113 and 150 days after the county leaders announce it.
  • •The county must tell everyone about the vote by putting an ad in a local newspaper.

Example

A small town wants to create a new school district.

The county leaders must schedule a vote for the people in that town. They have to announce the vote in the local newspaper and hold it on the next regular election day, within about 4 to 5 months.

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

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§ 13823 District Formation Election Notice

(a)  If the local agency formation commission approves the formation of a district, with or without amendment, wholly, partially, or conditionally, the board of supervisors shall call and give notice of the election to be held in the proposed district. If the proposed district lies in more than one county, the board of supervisors shall call and give notice of the election to be held in the territory of the proposed district which lies in that county. (b)  The election shall be held on the next regular election date not less than 113 nor more than 150 days after the date the board of supervisors calls and gives notice of the election. (c)  Notice of the election shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation circulated within the territory of the proposed district which lies in the county. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electioncommissionformationamendmentcirculation

Related Statutes

  • § 13823.5 District Formation Without Election
  • § 13824 District Formation Election Notification
  • § 13826 Ballot Pamphlet Requirements
  • § 13817 Petition Notice Requirements
  • § 4715 District Formation Objection Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13823.
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