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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 20821 Local Government Formation Notice

§ 20821 Local Government Formation Notice

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§ 20821 Local Government Formation Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •After the board of supervisors makes a decision to start forming something new, they have to tell the department about it.
  • •They do this by sending a copy of their decision to the department.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1943.

Example

Imagine your school's principal and teachers decide to start a new after-school club.

They have to tell the school district office about their decision by sending them a copy of their plan.

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

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§ 20821 Local Government Formation Notice

Upon the adoption of the preliminary formation resolution the board of supervisors shall send a copy of the resolution to the department. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

preliminary formation resolutionboard of supervisorsdepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 20820 Petition Filing Deadline
  • § 20823 Department Formation Report Deadline
  • § 20824 Water District Feasibility Review
  • § 12664 Beach-Stone Lake Flood Control
  • § 20806 Formation Petition Compliance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 20821.
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