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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 1Art. 3§ 58060 Formation Petition Hearing Timeline

§ 58060 Formation Petition Hearing Timeline

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§ 58060 Formation Petition Hearing Timeline

Key Takeaways

  • •After someone submits a petition to form something (like a group or organization), the boss in charge must set a date and place for a hearing.
  • •The hearing must happen between 20 to 40 days after the petition is filed.
  • •The boss can't pick a date too soon (less than 20 days) or too late (more than 40 days).

Example

A group of neighbors want to start a community garden and submit a petition to the city.

The city must schedule a hearing to talk about it, and this hearing must be between 20 to 40 days after the neighbors submit their petition.

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

Official Source
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§ 58060 Formation Petition Hearing Timeline

Upon presentation and filing of the formation petition the supervising authority shall fix a time and place for its hearing. The hearing shall not be less than 20 nor more than 40 days after presentation and filing. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 331.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

hearingpetitionauthoritypresentationformation

Related Statutes

  • § 29064 Budget Approval And Revisions
  • § 57007 District Formation Protest Rules
  • § 58061 Project Investigation Continuance
  • § 58090 Petition Hearing Notice Requirements
  • § 58093 Clerical Errors In Notices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 58060.
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