§ 11647 Director Nomination Petition

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says a person can be nominated for director if at least 50 voters from their ward sign a written petition.

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•A written petition is required.
•At least 50 voters from the person's ward must sign.
•The petition must be from the ward where the candidate lives.

Example

A resident wants to run for director of their neighborhood board.

If 55 neighbors from the same ward sign a petition asking the resident to run, the resident meets the requirement and can be nominated.

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§ 11647 Director Nomination Petition

Any person may be nominated for the office of director upon written petition of at least 50 voters of the ward in which such person resides. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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nominated office of director written petition 50 voters ward

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 11647.

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