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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 15Ch. 3Art. 2§ 103070 District Formation Election Resolution

§ 103070 District Formation Election Resolution

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§ 103070 District Formation Election Resolution

This law says that after the board approves a first step, it must pass another resolution to hold an election in the new area to let voters decide if the new district should be created.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must adopt a second resolution after the first one.
  • •The second resolution must call an election inside the proposed district.
  • •The election’s purpose is to decide whether the new district will be formed.

Example

A county board wants to make a new school district. After passing the first resolution, they must pass a second resolution that schedules a vote for the people who live in that area.

The board first agrees to consider the new district, then they must officially call a vote inside the proposed boundaries so the residents can say yes or no.

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§ 103070 District Formation Election Resolution

Upon adoption of the resolution provided for in Section 103052, the board of supervisors shall adopt a resolution calling an election within the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether the proposed district shall be formed. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionboard of supervisorselectionproposed district

Related Statutes

  • § 103078 County Election Cost Responsibility
  • § 11583 District Formation Election Request
  • § 103072 San Mateo Transit Formation
  • § 103077 County Election Results Certification
  • § 103079 District Formation Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103070.
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