Gov. Code, § 57116 · Chapter 5. Resolution for Order Subject to Election
Gov. Code, § 57116
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In addition to any other requirements, any resolution of the commission ordering an incorporation subject to an election shall do all of the following:
(a) Provide for the election of the officers of the proposed city required to be elected, except as provided in Section 56724 and except as to officers designated as appointive, pursuant to Section 56723.
(b) Provide for the election on the question of whether members of the city council in future elections are to be elected by district, from district, or at large.
(c) If the petition so requests, state that the voters may express a preference as to whether or not the city shall operate under the city manager form of government, the ballot question being for or against the city manager form of government.
(d) If the petition so requests, state that the voters may express their preference between names for the new city.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 155, Sec. 6. (AB 1582) Effective January 1, 2010.
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