Pub. Resources Code, § 9162 · Article 2. Initiation
Pub. Resources Code, § 9162
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A proposal to form a new district may be made by petition which shall do all of the following:
(a) State that the proposal is made and request that proceedings be taken for the formation pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Set forth a description of the boundaries of the territory to be included in the district.
(c) Set forth the methods by which the district will be financed.
(d) State the reasons for forming the district.
(e) Propose a name for the district.
(f) Designate not more than three persons as chief petitioners, setting forth their names and mailing addresses.
(g) State whether the formation is consistent with the sphere of influence of any affected city or affected district.
(h) Specify the number of members, whether five, seven, or nine, of the initial board of directors and the method of their selection, as provided by Article 4 (commencing with Section 9201).
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History
Repealed and added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 3.
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