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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 8Pt. 4Ch. 4§ 9043 Cemetery District Governance Rules

§ 9043 Cemetery District Governance Rules

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§ 9043 Cemetery District Governance Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •A cemetery district lasts forever unless it's officially closed.
  • •The district's board can change its name if at least two-thirds of them agree, but the new name must include 'public cemetery district' or 'cemetery district'.
  • •They have to tell the state and local officials about the name change within 10 days.
  • •The district can throw away old papers, but they have to think about if people might need them later, if they're important for history, or if they affect legal time limits.

Example

A small town has a cemetery district called 'Sunnyvale Cemetery'. The board wants to change the name to 'Sunnyvale Public Cemetery District'.

The board must have at least two-thirds of its members vote 'yes' to change the name. Then, they have to send the new name to the Secretary of State, the county clerk, the board of supervisors, and the local agency formation commission within 10 days.

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

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§ 9043 Cemetery District Governance Rules

(a)  A district shall have perpetual succession. (b)  A board of trustees may, by a two-thirds vote of its total membership, adopt a resolution to change the name of the district. The name shall contain the words “public cemetery district” or “cemetery district.” The resolution shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 23 (commencing with Section 7530)  of Division 7 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Within 10 days of its adoption, the board of trustees shall file a copy of its resolution with the Secretary of State, the county clerk, the board of supervisors, and the local agency formation commission of each county in which the district is located. (c)  A district may destroy a record, paper, or document pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code, unless the board of trustees determines that there is a need for its retention. In determining whether there is a need for retaining a document, the board of trustees shall consider future public need, the effect on statutes of limitation, and historical significance. This subdivision does not apply to records of interments that are governed by Section 9064. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 57, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionadoptioncommissionsecretarydocumentmembershipformationretention

Related Statutes

  • § 2043 District Name Change Rules
  • § 13845 District Board Size Changes
  • § 18938 Building Standards Approval Process
  • § 6550.25 Annexation Resolution Filing Requirements
  • § 13821 District Formation Resolution Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 9043.
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