§ 11823 Ward Boundary Adjustments

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law lets the board set the lines that define voting areas for choosing board members and lets them change those lines later, as long as they follow the rules in the Elections Code.

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•The board can set the boundaries of voting wards.
•The board can later change those boundaries by passing a resolution.
•Any changes must follow the rules in Chapter 8 of the Elections Code.

Example

A city wants to redraw the neighborhood lines so each area has about the same number of people for electing board directors.

The board can vote to adjust those lines, and they must do it according to the rules in Chapter 8 of the Elections Code.

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§ 11823 Ward Boundary Adjustments

The board shall by resolution or ordinance fix the boundaries of the wards for the purpose of electing directors therefrom. The board of directors shall, by resolution, adjust the boundaries of any wards pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 22000) of Division 21 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 435, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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board wards boundaries resolution ordinance directors Elections Code

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 11823.

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