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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 8Ch. 2Art. 2§ 90072 District Formation Hearing Notice

§ 90072 District Formation Hearing Notice

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§ 90072 District Formation Hearing Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must hold a hearing within 77 to 91 days after getting the petitions or resolutions.
  • •They have to announce the hearing in a local newspaper.
  • •The announcement must include details like the name of the proposed district, where to see the petitions, and the time and place of the hearing.
  • •Everyone who cares about this can speak at the hearing.

Example

A group of people want to create a new school district in their area.

They collect signatures and send them to the board. The board then has to set a hearing date between 77 and 91 days later. They must put an ad in the local newspaper telling everyone about the hearing, what the new district is called, and where people can go to see the petitions. At the hearing, anyone who wants to can say if they think it's a good or bad idea.

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

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§ 90072 District Formation Hearing Notice

Upon receipt of the resolutions or petitions, or sufficient combination of both, the board of supervisors shall call a hearing thereon not less than 77 days nor more than 91 days following the receipt of all of the required resolutions or petitions, or both. The board of supervisors shall publish notice of said hearing in any newspaper of general circulation published within the proposed district in accordance with Section 6066 of the Government Code. The notice shall state the name and nature of the proposed district, that all petitions and resolutions may be inspected at the office of the clerk of said board of supervisors, that the proposed district shall include the seven cities specified in Section 90050, the boundaries of any unincorporated territory proposed for inclusion, the time and place for the hearing, and that all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to express their views. (Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 102.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 321 Public Advisor Appointment Duties
  • § 70035 Marin Transit District Formation
  • § 90070 District Formation Election Requirements
  • § 90073 District Boundary Inclusion Process
  • § 95190 Santa Barbara Transit Formation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 90072.
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