Wat. Code, § 50740 · Article 1.5. Appointments in Lieu of Election
Wat. Code, § 50740
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If by 5 p.m. on the 54th day prior to a general district election the number of nominees does not exceed the number of trustees to be elected and if a petition signed by 5 percent of the voters requesting that the election be held has not been presented to the board, an election shall not be held.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 218.
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