§ 103071 Election Formation Resolution Requirements

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says that before a special election to form a new local government area, officials must announce it publicly and include key details like the election date and the question voters will decide.

Key Takeaways

•Officials must announce the election publicly.
•The announcement must include the election date and the question for voters.
•The notice must follow the rules in Section 6061 of the Government Code.

Example

A small town wants to become its own city with its own local government.

The town leaders must publish a notice in the local newspaper saying when the vote will happen and what question people will vote on, like 'Should our town become its own city?'

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§ 103071 Election Formation Resolution Requirements

The resolution calling the formation election shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. The resolution shall: (a) Call and provide notice of the special election. (b) Fix a date of election. (c) State the question to be submitted to the voters pursuant to Section 103072. (d) Contain such other matters as may be necessary to call and provide notice of such election, and to provide for the conduct and the canvass of the returns thereof. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

formation election Section 6061 special election Section 103072

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103071.

§ 103071 Election Formation Resolution Requirements

Public Utilities Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 103071 Election Formation Resolution Requirements

Key Takeaways

•Officials must announce the election publicly.
•The announcement must include the election date and the question for voters.
•The notice must follow the rules in Section 6061 of the Government Code.

Example

A small town wants to become its own city with its own local government.

The town leaders must publish a notice in the local newspaper saying when the vote will happen and what question people will vote on, like 'Should our town become its own city?'

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 103071 Election Formation Resolution Requirements

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

formation election Section 6061 special election Section 103072

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103071.

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