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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 1Art. 5§ 58132 District Formation Approval

§ 58132 District Formation Approval

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§ 58132 District Formation Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •If most people vote 'yes' in an election, the district is officially created.
  • •The people in charge will write down the name and borders of the new district.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1951.

Example

A small town votes on whether to create a new school district.

If more than half the voters say 'yes,' the town leaders will officially say the school district exists, give it a name, and describe where it starts and ends.

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

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§ 58132 District Formation Approval

If a majority of the votes cast at the election favors the organization of the district, by resolution entered on its minutes the supervising authority shall declare the district duly organized under the principal act, give the designated name of the district, and describe its boundaries. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 331.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionportelectionauthoritymajorityorganization

Related Statutes

  • § 13995.111 Tourism Assessment Committees
  • § 29100 Annual Property Tax Rates
  • § 52102 Energy Project Authority Powers
  • § 53096 Local Agency Zoning Override
  • § 57000 Change Of Organization Protests

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 58132.
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