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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 14.5§ 18557 Bond Sale Hearing Process

§ 18557 Bond Sale Hearing Process

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§ 18557 Bond Sale Hearing Process

Key Takeaways

  • •If people in a library area want something big (like selling bonds to build a new library), they have to ask the bosses (supervisors) first.
  • •The bosses will listen to everyone's opinions about the idea in a meeting.
  • •If at least 10% of the voters who voted in the last big election (for governor) sign a paper asking for a vote, then everyone in the area gets to vote on it.
  • •If not enough people sign the paper, the bosses can decide on their own if the idea is good for the library area.

Example

A small town wants to build a new library. They need money, so they want to sell special money papers (bonds).

The town leaders will have a meeting to listen to people who like or don't like the idea. If 10% of the people who voted in the last governor election sign a paper asking for a vote, then everyone in town votes. If not, the leaders can decide on their own.

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

Official Source
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§ 18557 Bond Sale Hearing Process

At the time and place designated in the notice for hearing the request, or at any subsequent time to which the hearing may be postponed, the supervisors shall hear any reasons that may be submitted for or against the granting of the request. If, before the conclusion of the hearing, a petition signed by registered voters within the district equal to not less than 10 percent of the vote cast within the boundaries of the district for all candidates for governor at the last gubernatorial election requesting an election is not filed, the board of supervisors may, if they determine it to be for the best interests of the library district, grant the request. In such event, they shall make and enter an order in the minutes of their proceedings that the unsold bonds shall be sold and the proceeds used for the purposes specified in the request. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorshearingpetitionregistered votersunsold bondslibrary district

Related Statutes

  • § 18338 Library District Establishment Evidence
  • § 18551 Library District Petition Hearing
  • § 18555 Unused Bond Proceeds Disposal
  • § 18556 Library District Hearing Procedure
  • § 18558 Voter Approval Required

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18557.
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