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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3Art. 3§ 23342 County Formation Commission Terms

§ 23342 County Formation Commission Terms

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§ 23342 County Formation Commission Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •A group (commission) decides the rules for making a new county.
  • •They can add more rules if needed to make the change smooth.
  • •Once the new county is officially created, all the rules must be followed and cannot be changed.

Example

Imagine a small town wants to become its own county.

A group of people (the commission) will make the rules for how this town becomes a county. They might say things like 'You need to have a police station' or 'You need to have enough money to run schools.' Once the town officially becomes a county, everyone has to follow these rules, and they can't just change them later.

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

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§ 23342 County Formation Commission Terms

The determinations of the commission shall become the terms and conditions for creation of the proposed county. Further, the commission may impose additional terms and conditions as it deems necessary to ensure an efficient and effective transition. All terms and conditions shall be final and binding in each affected county and the proposed county should the proposed county be legally established as provided in this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 702, Sec. 6.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 23337 County Formation Hearing Process
  • § 23331 County Formation Review Commission
  • § 23332 County Formation Requirements
  • § 23333 County Formation Fiscal Analysis
  • § 23334 County Debt Distribution Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23342.
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