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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 7Ch. 2Art. 3§ 7030 District Formation Election Notice

§ 7030 District Formation Election Notice

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§ 7030 District Formation Election Notice

This law says that after a local government decides to create a new special district, they must hold an election. In this election, people vote on whether to form the district and choose the first five leaders for it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The election is held only after the local government (board of supervisors) decides to propose forming a new district.
  • •People vote on two things: whether to create the district and who the first five leaders should be.
  • •The election is just for the proposed district, not the whole county or state.

Example

Imagine your town wants to create a new water district to manage local water supplies.

The town leaders must hold an election where everyone votes on whether to create this water district. If most people vote 'yes,' they also elect the first five people to run the district.

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

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§ 7030 District Formation Election Notice

After adoption of the resolution provided for in Section 7024 the board of supervisors shall call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether or not it shall be formed and for the election of five persons who shall serve as the first directors of the district if the district is formed. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionboard of supervisorselectionproposed districtfirst directors

Related Statutes

  • § 7031 Harbor District Election Requirements
  • § 7033 Election Notice Publication Requirements
  • § 6030 District Formation Election
  • § 7024 Harbor District Formation Resolution
  • § 7032 District Election Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7030.
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