California · Education Code

EDC §35731: In any proposal for unification, plans and recommendations may include a provision for a governing board of seven members.

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In any proposal for unification, plans and recommendations may include a provision for a governing board of seven members. In the absence of such a provision, any proposed new district shall have a governing board of five members.

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