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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 8Ch. 8Art. 3§ 90810 City Annexation Election Requirement

§ 90810 City Annexation Election Requirement

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§ 90810 City Annexation Election Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •After the board approves the annexation agreement, the city that wants to join must hold a vote.
  • •The vote is to decide if the city will join the district based on the agreed terms.
  • •This rule was added in 1965.

Example

Imagine a small town called Sunnyville wants to join a bigger school district to get better schools.

After the school board says yes to Sunnyville joining, Sunnyville must hold a vote. The people in Sunnyville will vote to decide if they want to join the bigger school district based on the agreed terms, like sharing resources.

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

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§ 90810 City Annexation Election Requirement

At any time after the board has finally approved the agreement of annexation the legislative body of the city to be annexed shall cause an election to be held in the city to determine whether the city will be annexed to the district upon the terms and conditions stated in the agreement. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2039.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

agreementelectionannexation

Related Statutes

  • § 90811 Annexation Election Notice Requirements
  • § 90812 Annexation Ballot Instructions
  • § 90813 Annexation Voter Approval
  • § 90815 Annexation Agreement Execution
  • § 90810.5 Annexation Board Member Election

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 90810.
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