Title GOV, California Gov. Code

The elections official shall cause notice of each change of organization or reorganization election to be given by publication, posting, and mailing as provided in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 57025) of Part 4. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 165, Sec. 8. (AB 2910) Effective J…

The notice of election required to be given by Section 57130 shall contain all of the matters specified in Section 57115. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 761, Sec. 260.5. Effective January 1, 2001.)

The election on the question of the change of organization or reorganization shall be called pursuant to Section 57000 and held on the next established election date pursuant to Section 1000 of the Elections Code, or Section 1500 of the Elections Code in the case of an election c…

Notwithstanding Section 57132, the election on the question of a special reorganization shall be called pursuant to Section 57000 and held at the next regular primary or general election occurring in an even-numbered year at least 88 days after the date on which the resolution ca…

The question or questions to be submitted at any special election or elections called pursuant to this part shall be in substantially the following form: (a) For an incorporation: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of ____ County ord…

If the change of organization or reorganization has been ordered subject to any terms and conditions, there shall be added to the end of the questions set forth in Section 57133 words substantially as follows: “Subject to the terms and conditions specified in the order.” (Added b…

(a) If any of the terms and conditions have the effect of imposing or increasing liability for payment of (1) taxes or assessments to be levied and collected, (2) service charges, rentals, or rates to be fixed and collected, or (3) both, upon or within all or any part of the terr…

This section shall apply only to changes of organization and reorganizations made by, or with respect to, a member district. If a change of organization or reorganization adding territory to a member district will not result in the additional territory being entitled to receive o…

On the ballot to the right of or below each question, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines with voting targets. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 20. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)

If the commission orders both a merger and the establishment of a subsidiary district, questions on each matter shall be printed on the ballot, one above the other. Immediately preceding the first question, there shall be printed in the words “Vote on both questions.” (Amended by…

If a special election or elections is called upon an order of reorganization which provides for a consolidation or the formation of a new district, or both, or upon an order of consolidation, members of the legislative body and other officers of the consolidated district or the n…

Where a special election is called upon the question of confirming an order for a change of organization or a reorganization, each person entitled to vote as a result of residing or owning land within the territory in which the election is called shall be entitled to ballots and …

Where a special election or elections are called upon the question of confirming an order for a merger or the establishment of a subsidiary district, or both, each person entitled to vote as a result of residing or owning land within the territory within which the election is cal…

Where a special election is called upon the question of confirming an order of reorganization, each person entitled to vote as a result of residing or owning land within the territory within which the election is called shall be entitled to ballots and votes as follows: (a) Each …

In any special election or elections called upon the question of confirmation of an order for merger or the establishment of a subsidiary district or for a reorganization, where the results of the election or elections are to be determined from votes of both landowner-voters and …

Within five days after a special election is called pursuant to this part, the executive officer shall submit to the commission, for its approval or modification, an impartial analysis of the proposed incorporation or change of organization. The impartial analysis shall not excee…

(a) The legislative body of any affected agency, or any member or members of the legislative body of any affected agency authorized by it, or any individual voter or association of citizens entitled to vote on the change of organization or reorganization, or any combination of th…

(a) On the basis of the time reasonably necessary to prepare and print the arguments, analysis, and sample ballots for the election, the elections official shall fix and determine a reasonable date prior to the election after which no arguments for or against the measure may be s…

Section 9167 of the Elections Code applies to the preparation and submittal of rebuttal arguments. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 83. Effective January 1, 1995.)

(a) The elections official shall cause a ballot pamphlet concerning the proposal to be printed and mailed to each voter entitled to vote on the question. The ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following information in the order prescribed: (1) The impartial analysis of the …

The canvass of ballots cast at any election held pursuant to this division shall be conducted pursuant to Sections 15300 to 15309, inclusive, of the Elections Code. The elections official shall immediately, upon the completion of any canvass, report the results to the executive o…

All proper expenses incurred in conducting elections for a change of organization or reorganization pursuant to this chapter shall be paid, unless otherwise provided by agreement between the commission and the proponents, as follows: (a) In the case of annexation or detachment pr…

On and after the effective date of the dissolution of a district, the district shall be dissolved, disincorporated, and extinguished, its existence shall be terminated, and all of its corporate powers shall cease, except as the commission may otherwise provide pursuant to Section…

For the purpose of winding up the affairs of a dissolved district, the successor of the dissolved district shall be determined as follows: (a) If the territory of a dissolved district is located entirely within the incorporated territory of a single city, the city is the successo…

Upon the effective date of dissolution control over all of the moneys or funds, including cash on hand and moneys due but uncollected, and all property, real or personal, of the dissolved district is vested in the successor for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the distric…

For the sole and exclusive purpose of winding up the affairs of the dissolved district, the successor and the officers and legislative body of the successor have the same powers and duties as the dissolved district and the officers and legislative body of the dissolved district a…

No inhabitant, property owner, taxpayer, consumer, or user within the territory of a dissolved district shall be entitled to either of the following: (a) All or any part, or to any payment on account of the moneys or funds, including cash on hand and moneys due but uncollected, o…

Any moneys and funds of the dissolved district and any moneys or funds received by the successor from the sale or other disposition of any property, real or personal, of the dissolved district shall be used to the extent necessary, for the payment of principal, interest and any o…

(a) When the successor determines that payment, or provision for payment, has been made of all short-term obligations of the dissolved district, the successor shall distribute any of the remaining assets of the dissolved district in the manner provided in Section 57457. (b) “Shor…

Remaining assets of the dissolved district shall be distributed by the successor as follows: (a) If the territory of the dissolved district is located entirely within the incorporated territory of a single city, all of the assets shall be distributed to that city. (b) If the terr…

Until payment, or provision for payment, has been made of all principal, interest, and any other amounts owing on account of any outstanding long-term obligations, which are payable in whole or in part from taxes or assessments upon any property within all or any part of the terr…

Until payment, or provision for payment, has been made of all principal, interest, and any other amounts owing on account of any outstanding bonds, contracts, or other obligations which are payable in whole or in part from the revenues of a revenue-producing enterprise of the dis…

If at the time of distribution more than one city or county or any combination of cities or counties are entitled to distribution of portions of a revenue-producing enterprise but the successor is unable to distribute the same because of Section 57459, the successor shall retain …

Where any bonds, contracts, or other obligations which are payable in whole or in part from the revenues of a revenue-producing enterprise are outstanding upon the effective date of dissolution, the successor, prior to distribution, or any city or county, after distribution, shal…

Any funds, money, or property of a dissolved district which have been impressed with any public trust, use, or purpose shall continue to be so impressed until that public trust, use, or purpose is vacated, abandoned, or terminated, in the manner provided by law. (Added by Stats. …

Subject to the provisions of Section 57462, any funds, money, or property of a dissolved district may be used by the successor for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the district and, after distribution to any city, county, or district may be used for any lawful purpose of …

This chapter applies only to property and funds, and the disposition thereof, of inmates of any state home, reformatory, hospital, state prison, or other institution where the custody, management, and disposition of property and funds of inmates are not otherwise provided for by …

When any person confined in any state home, reformatory, hospital, state prison, or other institution dies, escapes, or is discharged or paroled from the home, reformatory, hospital, state prison, or other institution, and any of his personal funds or property remains in the hand…

As used in this chapter: (a) “Development project” means a development project as defined in Section 66000. (b) “Fee” means a monetary exaction or a dedication, other than a tax or special assessment, which is required by a local agency of the applicant in connection with approva…

No fee may be applied by a local agency to the reconstruction of any residential, commercial, or industrial development project that is damaged or destroyed as a result of a natural disaster, as declared by the Governor. Any reconstruction of real property, or portion thereof, wh…

If the charge is not paid, a lien to secure the payment of the charge accrues to the State. The lien may be foreclosed pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 587.)

If the charge is not paid within three years, the lien may be foreclosed, and the superintendent or warden may sell the property, or such part as is necessary, to satisfy the lien and costs of sale. The property may be sold at public or private sale. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 58…

At least 10 days before the sale notice of sale shall be posted in a public place at the state home, reformatory, hospital, institution, or state prison where it is to take place. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 587.)

The proceeds of the sale shall be turned over immediately to the State Treasurer to be credited to the General Fund, except that the proceeds of the sale of property of a member of the Veterans’ Home or the Woman’s Relief Corps Home shall be deposited immediately in the post fund…

The superintendent or warden may deposit any funds of inmates in his possession in any bank in the state. With the consent of the owners of the funds or their guardians or conservators, he may deposit the interest accruing on the funds in a special fund designated the “benefit fu…

The superintendent or warden is the trustee of the benefit fund. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 587.)