§ 30271 Board Voting Requirements

Public Utilities Code·California

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•Most of the board members must say 'yes' to pass a rule or decision.
•If more than half agree, the rule or decision usually passes.
•This is for the board of directors in certain groups.

Example

A school board is voting on whether to start school earlier in the morning.

If 3 out of 5 board members vote 'yes,' the new school time passes because most of them agreed.

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§ 30271 Board Voting Requirements

The affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the board shall be necessary and, except as otherwise provided in this part, shall be sufficient to carry any order, resolution, or ordinance coming before the board of directors. (Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 62.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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affirmative votes majority board of directors order resolution ordinance

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 30271.

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