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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 5§ 24909 Board Meeting Voting Rules

§ 24909 Board Meeting Voting Rules

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§ 24909 Board Meeting Voting Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must make decisions using motions, resolutions, or ordinances.
  • •No ordinance can be passed on the same day it's introduced or within three days after.
  • •Ordinances can only be passed during regular or adjourned regular meetings.
  • •Any decision (ordinance, resolution, or motion) needs more than half of the directors to vote 'yes' to be valid.

Example

A town board wants to pass a new rule about parking on Main Street.

They can't vote on the new parking rule the same day they talk about it. They have to wait at least three days and vote during a normal meeting. Also, more than half of the board members must agree to make the rule official.

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

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§ 24909 Board Meeting Voting Rules

The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance. No ordinance shall be passed by the board on the day of its introduction, nor within three days thereafter, nor at any time other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting. No ordinance, resolution, or motion shall have any validity or effect unless passed by the affirmative votes of a majority of the directors. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

motionresolutionordinanceaffirmative votesmajority of the directors

Related Statutes

  • § 11909 Board Voting Requirements
  • § 28793 Board Ordinance Adoption Rules
  • § 105044 Board Action Requirements
  • § 106033 Board Action Requirements
  • § 120103 Board Action Expression

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 24909.
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