Gov. Code, § 61007 · Chapter 1. Introductory Provisions
Gov. Code, § 61007
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Territory, whether incorporated or unincorporated, whether contiguous or noncontiguous, whether in one or more counties, may be included in a district.
(b) Except as provided in this part, the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, Division 3 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 5, shall govern any change of organization or reorganization of a district. In the case of any conflict between that division and this division, the provisions of this division shall prevail.
(c) A district shall be deemed an “independent special district,” as defined by Section 56044, except when a county board of supervisors or a city council is the board of directors.
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History
Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 249, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2006.
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