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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 159 Special Meeting Requirements

§ 159 Special Meeting Requirements

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§ 159 Special Meeting Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Special meetings can be called anytime by the leader or if four members ask for it.
  • •Everyone must be told ahead of time what the meeting is about.
  • •Only the topics listed in the notice can be talked about, unless everyone is there and agrees to talk about something else.

Example

A group of neighbors wants to talk about fixing a broken fence in their community.

If four neighbors ask for a special meeting, the leader must call one. They have to tell everyone the meeting is about the fence. They can't suddenly start talking about painting the community hall unless everyone is at the meeting and says it's okay.

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

Official Source
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§ 159 Special Meeting Requirements

Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairman or by the executive officer at the request of any four members, upon notice specifying the matters to be acted upon at such meeting, but no other matters shall be acted upon at special meetings which were not so noticed, unless all members are present and consent thereto. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1041.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

special meetingschairmanexecutive officernoticemembersconsent

Related Statutes

  • § 160 Water Commission Chairman Selection
  • § 163 Commission Staffing Authority
  • § 22252.2 Board Meeting Date Notice
  • § 8580 Board Appointment Authority
  • § 12410 Statewide Water Data Platform

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 159.
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