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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 2Art. 1§ 8561 Board Meeting Notice Rules

§ 8561 Board Meeting Notice Rules

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§ 8561 Board Meeting Notice Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss or most of the group can call a special meeting anytime.
  • •They have to tell everyone by mail or telegram where they live or work.
  • •Everyone must get the message at least 12 hours before the meeting starts.

Example

Your school's parent group wants to have an emergency meeting about a field trip.

The leader or most of the parents can decide to have the meeting, but they must send a note or message to every parent's home or work. The note must arrive at least 12 hours before the meeting time.

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

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§ 8561 Board Meeting Notice Rules

Special meetings of the board may be called at any time by the president or by a majority of the members upon notice given by mail or telegraph to each member at his place of residence or business, and there received at least 12 hours before the hour fixed for the meeting. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Special meetingsboardpresidentmajority of the membersnoticemail or telegraph12 hours

Related Statutes

  • § 8554 Governor Selects Board President
  • § 8555 Board Vice President Election
  • § 1250 Water Permit Applications
  • § 1251 Water Resource Investigations
  • § 1252 Water Permit Application Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8561.
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