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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 2Art. 4§ 11655 Election Cost Responsibility

§ 11655 Election Cost Responsibility

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§ 11655 Election Cost Responsibility

This law says that when a board of supervisors decides to hold an election, they must organize it for the whole area and pay for it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must arrange the election for the entire district.
  • •The board must pay all costs of the election.
  • •This applies to any proposed election within the district.

Example

The county board wants to vote on building a new library, so they must set up polling places everywhere in the county and cover the expenses.

The board has to make sure the election can happen across the entire district and they must pay all the costs for running it.

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

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§ 11655 Election Cost Responsibility

The board of supervisors calling the election shall make all provision for the holding thereof throughout the entire district as proposed, and shall pay the cost thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorselectiondistrict

Related Statutes

  • § 22226 Airport District Formation Process
  • § 11641 District Formation Election
  • § 11643 District Election Notice Publication
  • § 15798 District Name Change Process
  • § 22227 Election Resolution Publication Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 11655.
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