Gov. Code, § 23359 · Article 4. Election on Creation of the Proposed County
Gov. Code, § 23359
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The elections official shall cause a ballot pamphlet concerning the proposed county formation to be printed and mailed to each qualified elector of each affected county.
The ballot pamphlet shall contain the following in the order prescribed:
(a) An impartial analysis of the creation of the proposed county prepared by the commission.
(b) A summary of the commission’s report on fiscal impact and financial viability.
(c) A summary of the commission’s terms and conditions.
(d) The argument for creation of the proposed county.
(e) The argument against creation of the proposed county.
The elections official shall mail a ballot pamphlet to each qualified elector at least 10 days prior to the date of the election. The ballot pamphlet is “official matter” within the meaning of Section 13303 of the Elections Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 42. Effective January 1, 1995.
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