§ 103078 County Election Cost Responsibility

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says the county board of supervisors must set up and run any election in the area, and the money for it comes from the county’s regular budget.

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•The board of supervisors is in charge of planning and carrying out elections.
•All election costs are paid from the county’s normal budget.
•No extra taxes or special charges are needed for the election.

Example

The county needs to hold a vote for a new park project.

The board of supervisors will arrange polling places, print ballots, and hire staff, and the money they spend will be taken from the county’s general fund, not from a special tax or fee.

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§ 103078 County Election Cost Responsibility

The board of supervisors shall make all provisions for the holding of the election throughout the district as proposed, and the cost of the election shall be a charge against the general funds of the county. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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board of supervisors election general funds of the county

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103078.

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