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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3.5Art. 2§ 23510 County Consolidation Proceedings

§ 23510 County Consolidation Proceedings

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§ 23510 County Consolidation Proceedings

Key Takeaways

  • •People can ask to combine nearby counties into one.
  • •The leaders of each county must agree to start the process.
  • •The request is sent to the main county's leaders.

Example

If two small counties next to each other want to join together to save money on services like schools or roads.

The leaders of both counties must vote to ask for this change, and then they send the request to the bigger county's leaders to decide.

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

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§ 23510 County Consolidation Proceedings

Proceedings for the consolidation of two or more contiguous counties may be initiated by petition, or by resolution of the board of supervisors of each affected county filed with the board of supervisors of the principal county. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1391.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionpetitionconsolidation

Related Statutes

  • § 23520 County Consolidation Certification Process
  • § 23511 County Petition Signer Requirements
  • § 23512 Petition Instrument Requirements
  • § 23514 Petition Signature Time Limits
  • § 23516 Petition Signature Verification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23510.
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