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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 3Art. 5§ 11909 Board Voting Requirements

§ 11909 Board Voting Requirements

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§ 11909 Board Voting Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The board makes decisions by voting on motions, resolutions, or ordinances.
  • •For a five-ward district, at least three directors must vote 'yes' for it to pass.
  • •For a seven-ward district, at least four directors must vote 'yes' for it to pass.
  • •If not enough directors vote 'yes', the decision doesn’t count.

Example

A small town with five areas wants to build a new park. The board votes on it.

If only two board members vote 'yes', the park won’t be built because they need at least three 'yes' votes.

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

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§ 11909 Board Voting Requirements

The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance. No ordinance, resolution, or motion shall have any validity or effect unless passed by the affirmative votes of at least three directors of a five-ward district, or at least four directors of a seven-ward district. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 692, Sec. 9.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

motionresolutionordinanceaffirmative votesfive-ward districtseven-ward district

Related Statutes

  • § 24909 Board Meeting Voting Rules
  • § 105044 Board Action Requirements
  • § 106033 Board Action Requirements
  • § 120103 Board Action Expression
  • § 125103 Board Action Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 11909.
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