Gov. Code, § 57177.5 · Chapter 7. Confirmation of Election Results
Gov. Code, § 57177.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In the case of elections on an order of consolidation of cities or districts, the commission shall take one of the following actions:
(a) Execute a certificate of completion confirming the order of consolidation if, within the territory of each city or district ordered to be consolidated, a majority of the votes cast on the question favored the consolidation.
(b) Execute a certificate of termination of proceedings if, in one of the cities or districts ordered to be consolidated, the votes cast in favor of consolidation did not constitute a majority.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 114, Sec. 17. (AB 1532) Effective January 1, 2016.
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