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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 4Ch. 10§ 40613 County Consolidation Election Results

§ 40613 County Consolidation Election Results

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§ 40613 County Consolidation Election Results

Key Takeaways

  • •If most voters say yes to a proposal, the Orange County leaders must write it down in their meeting notes.
  • •After writing it down, they have to sign the papers to make the consolidation (merging) official.
  • •This rule was added to the books in 1965.

Example

Imagine your town votes to combine two small schools into one big school.

If most people vote yes, the town leaders must write it in their notes and then sign the papers to make the big school happen.

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

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§ 40613 County Consolidation Election Results

If the proposition receives the vote of the requisite majority of voters, the Board of Supervisors of Orange County shall enter in its minutes an order declaring the result of the election and shall thereupon cause the consolidation agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

agreementpropositionelectionconsolidationorange county boardmajority

Related Statutes

  • § 40611 Consolidation Election Approval
  • § 93011 Consolidation Election Approval
  • § 93013 County Consolidation Approval Process
  • § 40608 District Consolidation Election
  • § 40609 Consolidation Election Notice Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 40613.
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