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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 3Pt. 3Ch. 3§ 3957 County Board Representation Requirements

§ 3957 County Board Representation Requirements

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§ 3957 County Board Representation Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If a district is made up of more than one county, each county must have at least two people on the board.
  • •These people must live in the county they represent.
  • •They must also be citizens.

Example

Imagine a school district that covers two counties, County A and County B.

The school board must have at least two members from County A and at least two members from County B. These members must live in the county they represent and be citizens.

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

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§ 3957 County Board Representation Requirements

If two or more counties constitute a district, each county shall be represented on the board by at least two persons who are citizens and residents of such county. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

districtcountyboardcitizensresidents

Related Statutes

  • § 20461 Livestock Identification Board Definition
  • § 20464 Board Member Selection Criteria
  • § 20467 Board Assistance Enforcement Role
  • § 20470 Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 24994 Enjoining Chapter Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 3957.
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