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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 7Ch. 3Art. 2§ 70071 Board Initial Meeting Rules

§ 70071 Board Initial Meeting Rules

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§ 70071 Board Initial Meeting Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The first meeting of the board must happen within 10 days after the election results are officially confirmed.
  • •The board can decide its own rules for how meetings are run.
  • •The board can choose where and when to have its meetings.

Example

After a local election, the results are confirmed on a Monday.

The board must have its first meeting by the next Thursday (within 10 days). They can decide to meet at the town hall every Monday at 6 PM if they want.

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

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§ 70071 Board Initial Meeting Rules

The first meeting of the board shall be held within 10 days after the board of supervisors certifies the results of the election to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 70050. The board may make its own rules of procedure and determine the place and time of its meeting. (Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

secretaryelection

Related Statutes

  • § 40071 Board Initial Meeting Rules
  • § 103070 District Formation Election Resolution
  • § 103072 San Mateo Transit Formation
  • § 103078 County Election Cost Responsibility
  • § 22437 District Officer Appointments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 70071.
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