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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 4Art. 2§ 23681 County Seat Removal Petition

§ 23681 County Seat Removal Petition

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§ 23681 County Seat Removal Petition

Key Takeaways

  • •If most voters in a county want to move the county's main office, they can ask for a vote.
  • •They need to sign a paper (petition) to show they want this vote.
  • •The county leaders must then let everyone vote on it at the next big election.

Example

Imagine most people in a county think the main government office is too far away and want to move it closer to where more people live.

They can collect signatures from voters and ask the county leaders to hold a vote. If enough people sign, the leaders must let everyone in the county vote on moving the office at the next election.

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

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§ 23681 County Seat Removal Petition

A petition praying for the submission of the question of the removal of the county seat, signed by a majority of the qualified electors of any county, as determined by the number of votes cast at the preceding general election, may be presented to the board of supervisors. Upon the filing of such petition, the board shall, by due proclamation, submit the question of removal to the qualified electors of the county at the next general election. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

electionpetitionmajorityquestionproclamation

Related Statutes

  • § 34876.5 District Election Ballot Rules
  • § 34884 City Council District Formation
  • § 23690 County Seat Relocation Rules
  • § 34880 District Election Transition Rules
  • § 34901 Mayoral Term Election Ballot

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23681.
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