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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 2§ 15738 District Formation Hearing Process

§ 15738 District Formation Hearing Process

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§ 15738 District Formation Hearing Process

Key Takeaways

  • •The board checks if the petition follows the rules and if the notice was published correctly.
  • •People can speak for or against the petition at the hearing.
  • •If the board thinks the proposed district won't work or isn't practical, they can say no.
  • •If the board thinks the petition is good and the district can work, they will call for a vote.

Example

A group of neighbors want to create a new school district in their area.

They submit a petition to the board. The board checks if the petition is correct and if everyone was told about it. At the hearing, some neighbors say it's a good idea, others say it's not. If the board thinks the new school district won't work, they can say no. If they think it's a good idea, they will call for a vote so everyone in the area can decide.

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

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§ 15738 District Formation Hearing Process

At the hearing the board shall determine whether or not the petition complies with the requirements set forth in this division and whether or not the notice has been published as required, and shall hear all competent and relevant testimony offered in support of or in opposition to the petition. If the board determines and finds from the evidence taken at the hearing that the proposed district as its boundaries are described in the petition or as changed by the board is uneconomic or infeasible, it may dismiss the petition, but, if the board determines and finds that the petition complies with the law and that the proposed district is economic and feasible, it shall call an election to be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether or not the district shall be organizaed. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

petitionuneconomic or infeasibleelectiondistrict shall be organizaed

Related Statutes

  • § 90070 District Formation Election Requirements
  • § 11583 District Formation Election Request
  • § 15731 County Hearing Timeframe Resolution
  • § 15732 Petition Publication Requirement
  • § 15734 Petition Signature Sufficiency

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 15738.
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