§ 13856 District Board Voting Rules

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Most of the board members must be present to make decisions.
•The board can only make decisions by voting on rules, resolutions, or motions.
•Most of the board members must agree for a decision to pass.

Example

A school board wants to change the school lunch menu.

Most of the board members must be at the meeting to vote. They can only change the menu if most of them agree and vote yes.

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§ 13856 District Board Voting Rules

(a) A majority of the district board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (b) The district board shall act only by ordinance, resolution, or motion. Except as specifically provided to the contrary in this part, a recorded vote by a majority of the total membership of the district board is required on each action. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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resolution ordinance majority motion transaction membership

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13856.

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